For as long as we can recall philosophers, poets and scientists alike have grappled with the seemingly impossible task of defining the essence of love, and as an extension of this the essence of humanity. We now live in a society where technology is entrenched in our everyday lives and the question is taking on a new… Continue reading What It Means to Love: Humanity and Artificial Intelligence in Klara and the Sun
Halloween has yet to come and the audience is already focusing on what’s next: Christmas, then Valentine’s Day. Ralph Lauren Christmas is taking over TikTok. Again, we find ourselves following trends to show rather than following traditions and customs that represent us. How many times have we found ourselves thinking, “I have to take a… Continue reading Are we living to show or are we living to experience?
Between the years of 1642 and 1651, the UK was in total turmoil as the Royalist and Parliamentarist forces competed to lead the way for the union’s future. One man, utterly disturbed by the skirmishes resulting in an uncertain future and a death toll of around 200.000, strived to find out how this outcome could… Continue reading HOBBES AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: THE META-LEVIATHAN
In Buddhism, it is taught that the root cause of suffering and rebirth are the three poisons of greed, hatred and ignorance which are represented at the centre in Buddhism’s wheel of life as: The rooster is for greed, the snake for hatred and the pig for ignorance. Buddhism does not teach that humanity will collectively overcome the… Continue reading How Buddhism’s Concept of The Three Poisons Can Inform Our Current Predicament
Recently, we have been hearing everything about AI: from its impact on the planet and the environment to the jobs it may or may not substitute one day. While designers and artists fight the impeccable designs of AI, another question arises: when someone needs human contact, will AI be able to respond? A close source… Continue reading If you needed someone to talk to, would you talk to AI?
The fast-paced nature of modern society leaves little room for stillness and self-reflection. Increasingly, much of our decision-making operates around a growing sense of urgency, an urgency which originates from the need to keep up to date with self-imposed timelines. Many of us have goals that involve reaching a certain milestone within a particular timeframe, as social norms dictate, these goals may include… Continue reading To Wait or to Rush: The Philosophy of Moving at Your Own Pace
What if I were to tell you that the US government and media is controlled by a secret cabal of devil-worshippers who are organising the mass kidnapping of children? Well, according to a recent poll, 17% of Americans believe this to be the case. Another 30% believe the 2020 US presidential election was stolen from… Continue reading Descartes and the deep state: what 17th-century philosophy reveals about Trump and QAnon
Frankenstein, or, The Modern Prometheus, is an 1818 novel by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley. Set in the late 18th century, it follows scientist Victor Frankenstein’s creation of life and the terrible events that are precipitated by his abandonment of his creation. It is a Gothic novel in that it combines supernatural elements with horror, death and… Continue reading Frankenstein: how Mary Shelley’s sci-fi classic offers lessons for us today about the dangers of playing God
If you’re looking for ways to bring more positive changes into your life, TikTok recommends jumping on the “lucky girl syndrome” trend. The hashtag links countless videos, all claiming this new form of positive thinking can help you achieve your goals. If you haven’t already come across one of these videos, many of them involve… Continue reading Lucky girl syndrome: the potential dark side of TikTok’s extreme positive thinking trend
Scientists regularly study the ongoing degradation of Earth’s environment and track the changes wrought by a warming planet. Economists warn that intensifying disasters are harming people’s quality of life. And policymakers focus on crafting rules to diminish the health and environmental effects of humanity’s growing footprint. What is the role of philosophers and people of… Continue reading Can religion and faith combat eco-despair?
