The Ticking Time Bomb of Superintelligence: A Call for Responsible AI Stewardship
In his groundbreaking book “Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies” (2014), philosopher and futurist N
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A Fictional Debate between C.S. Lewis and Sadghuru
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.…
A Summary of Simulacra and Simulation by Baudrillard
In his 1981 work Simulacra and Simulation, theorist Jean Baudrillard introduces the concep
Blitzed: Drugs in the Third Reich Summary (8/10)
“Blitzed: Drugs in the Third Reich” is a meticulously researched and thought-provoking book by German author Norman Ohler, which explores the pervasive use of drugs in Nazi Germany and their potential influence on…
Munk Debate on Political Correctness
Political Correctness Debate Notes Political Correctness Debate* This Munk Debate featuring Michelle Goldberg, Michael Dyson, Jordan Peterson, and Stephen Fry was an enjoyable one.
The Multiverse Debate
The concept of the multiverse, also known as the theory of multiple universes, suggests that our universe may not be the only one that exists, but rather one of many universes that make up a “multiverse.
Maps of Meaning 6 Notes
My Notes for Maps of Meaning (2017) – Jordan Peterson Story And Meta-story (Part 2) Peterson’s sixth lecture covers the evolution of our traits, dominance hierarchies, motivational systems, and our sense of meaning.
Ten Arguments For Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now Summary (8/10)
Written in a lucid conversational style, the essential argument made by Jaron Lanier is that smartphones carry ramifications that could spell disaster for the human species. Smartphones are an invention that we take…
Descartes (A History of Western Philosophy)
René Descartes (1596–1650) is rightly considered the founder of modern philosophy. He is the first important philosopher whose outlook is deeply affected by the new physics and astronomy.
21 Lessons for the 21st Century Summary (7/10)
In 21 Lessons for the 21st Century*, Harari writes about globalism, nationalism, religion, technology, [meditation](https://www.amazon.
The Two Ages of War (Battling to the End)
René Girard and Benoît Chantre explore the religious and apocalyptic implications of their dialogue on Clausewitz and modern violence. They begin by considering Péguy’s attempt to oppose a chivalric conception of the…
What Do You Really Want?
There is an interesting recording of Alan Watts where he discusses three ideas that touch on the question: What do you really want? Of course, there is nothing original about the question itself.