The Nature of Consciousness in the Age of AI
In this age of technology, we often find ourselves grappling with the complexities of the human mind, forgetting that there’s a certain simplicity to our thoughts and actions.
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Anthony Gidens on Risk and Politics
Giddens is perhaps Britain’s leading sociologist, renowned especially for his theories of structuration and late modernity. He formed Polity Press in 1985 and became director of the LSE in 1997.
Don’t Try (Week 37 of Wisdom)
Charles Bukowski, today known as a celebrated author, found success in his fifties. In his twenties, he wrote hundreds of short stories. Two of these were published, both of which barely sold any copies. This was…
What is necessary is never unwise – Meaning
The Stoic principle “What is necessary is never unwise,” attributed to Lucius Annaeus Seneca, encapsulates a fundamental insight into the relationship between practical wisdom, moral necessity, and effective action.
The Technological Society Summary (8/10)
The Technological Society* was written in 1954 by French philosopher Jacques Ellul. The book traces humanity’s historical discovery of technology, and how technique has come to dominate every aspect of our lives.
The Hero with a Thousand Faces (Part I, Chapter 1: The Departure)
Part One – The Adventure of the Hero Chapter 1: The Departure Hero’s Journey* 1. The Call to Adventure The call to adventure is the first stage of the mythological journey.
The Difference Between Intelligence and Wisdom
What is the Difference Between Intelligence and Wisdom? One of the great equalizers of life is: intelligence does not necessarily beget wisdom. In fact, the two are often incompatible, much to the dismay of the…
Antifragile Summary (9/10)
Antifragile is about how we should measure risk.
The 22 Immutable Laws of Branding Summary (8/10)
The 22 Immutable Laws of Branding is an essential business book that outlines the constants when it comes to
Evolution: From Blasphemy to Consensus (Complexity: a Guided Tour)
The second law of thermodynamics states that entropy in an isolated system always increases. This principle resonates with our perception of history and our own experiences. Yet, life stands as a defiant…
The Paradox of Smartphone Addiction
There have been multiple articles warning about the dangers of tech addiction, from publications like [The Washington Post…
Perspectives on Our Age Summary (9/10)
Perspectives on Our Age* is a reflection by Jacques Ellul on his life and work. If we wish to research the properties of water, we know better than to study only the properties of its basic components.