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Category: Philosophical Musings
Here you will find my musings with a philosophical bent about the past, the present and the future of life and humanity.
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An individual needs and wants freedom. Freedom in action, living, and enjoyment. An individual also needs security which includes physical security (we can’t watch our backs all the time) and resource security (we need to consume the necessities of life). To get security an individual makes deals or pacts or partnerships with other individuals. A…
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The 21st century – a phrase often uttered with a mix of excitement and expectation. We’ve been led to believe that by now, we should be living in a world of futuristic marvels, where technology has solved all our problems and humanity has reached an unprecedented level of advancement. But has it really? The assumption…
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As we navigate the complexities of modern society, it’s hard not to be impressed by the sheer dynamism of Western-style market-based capitalism. This economic system has lifted countless individuals out of poverty, driven innovation, and created unprecedented prosperity. At its core, capitalism is built on the principles of growth, competition, and the free market. However,…
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From the earliest time that animal beings formed social bonds, tribes have existed. The smallest tribe is the family. Then comes the immediately surrounding community. And then larger constructs expanding outwards. The largest tribe today is the nation which is formalized into a nation-state. A larger tribe cannot exist without the existence of smaller tribes…
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Star Trek, an American TV show, presents human beings journeying amongst the stars on star ships. The show delves into many aspects of the human condition; from physical exploration, to philosophical conundrums, metaphysical fantasies, interstellar politics, cultural issues and so much more. The protagonists in this show work for a quasi-military organization called Starfleet which…
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Trade is the most natural activity for all life. From the smallest bacteria to the largest of animal species, we are all trading one thing for another. Space, Time and Energy are being traded in different forms and to differing degrees to suit the self. Here, self can mean the individual or on behalf of…
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A short take on Principles and Tribalism. Before we dive in let’s define the two words: Principle: A basic truth or law or assumption or standard. Tribalism: Attachment to the organization, culture, or beliefs of a tribe. Given the above definitions, one is tempted to think that principles should trump tribalism because it appears on…
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You may have heard of this term: post-labor. It’s a thought that occurred to me in regards to the inexorable and accelerated march of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Most of us have been following the amazing yet frightening developments of the past 3 years since the advent of Large Language Models and Generative AI. We have…
