At first glance, gnosticism and techno-utopianism may not seem to have much in common. Gnosticism is an ancient philosophical and religious movement that emphasizes spiritual knowledge, while techno-utopianism is a modern political ideology that seeks to use technology to create a perfect society. However, upon closer inspection, there are some striking similarities between the two. … Read more
In Plato’s “Allegory of the Cave,” the Greek philosopher describes a group of prisoners who have been held captive in a cave since birth. The prisoners are chained to the wall of the cave and can only see what is in front of them. Behind the prisoners is a fire, and between the fire and … Read more
It has been said that there is more bullshit now than ever before. This essay will explore the reasons for this increase, as well as some of the consequences. What is Bullshit? In order to critically engage with the topic at hand, it is important to first establish what we mean by “bullshit.” For the … Read more
In his landmark essay “Manufacturing Consent,” Noam Chomsky introduced a simple but elegant model for understanding how propaganda and censorship work in mass media. This model, known as the “propaganda model,” posits that the content of news is driven not by what is newsworthy, but by what is profitable. The propaganda model has five main … Read more
The following is a transcript of a debate between C.S. Lewis, a Christian theologian and author of the Chronicles of Narnia, and Sadghuru, a Hindu mystic and yogi. The topic of debate is the existence of God. C.S. Lewis: I believe in God because of the objective evidence of His existence. There are things in … Read more
Science fiction often has a way of accurately predicting the future. This can be seen in the books of Jules Verne, H.G. Wells, and Arthur C. Clarke, to name a few. However, one author who seems to have an uncanny ability for foretelling future events is the science fiction author, Phillip K. Dick. In his … Read more
In his book, Being and Time, German philosopher Martin Heidegger quotes the following about authenticity: “For to be revealed from out of concealment, this is the essence of truth. Truth is the disclosure of that which was previously concealed. Concealment itself uncovers — it is not simply put together with something revealed. It uncovers by … Read more
We’ve all heard the saying “tough times create strong men.” But is that really true? Does going through difficult experiences make us stronger, or do they just reveal who we already are? While it’s impossible to give a definitive answer, I believe that the latter is more accurate. The challenges we face in life don’t … Read more
: “To live without hope is to cease to live. Men have been subdued and conquered only because they have allowed themselves to be. But if they had only resisted a little while longer … Why, man’s grandfather was an ape!” This famous quote by Fyodor Dostoevsky has been much debated since its inception. What … Read more
With the deteriorating situation in Russia and Ukraine, many people are wonder how likely it is that nuclear war could break out. While the risk may be small, the consequences would be catastrophic, making it important to understand the likelihood of nuclear war given recent events. The specter of nuclear war has loomed large in … Read more