Members only Viewpoint There is value in synthesis "... With AI, the value of the raw production of information is approaching zero — but difficulty and scarcity always remain, somewhere..."
Viewpoint Solar Flares and the Science of Fulfilment "... True authenticity and fulfillment arise when our behavior and choices align with our core beliefs and identity."
Viewpoint The Hidden Meaning of Caravaggio's Masterpiece "...There is wonder and the terrible purpose in Caravaggio’s masterpiece..."
Viewpoint Embracing Determinism "... There is peace in the simple idea that you are where you are meant to be."
Viewpoint How We Map Our Thoughts and Distort Reality "...All frameworks are wrong, but some are useful."
Viewpoint How Maps Deceive You "... Most people are used to seeing a map of the world where they are central and other countries are peripheral."
Viewpoint Fascism – A Descriptive Definition "... For the term “fascism” to retain some meaning, we cannot just use it to mean something we dislike."
Viewpoint ChatGPT: The missing piece "It's a curious thing – to see a computer generate thoughts so rich and detailed, as though a person were thinking and typing at superhuman speed."
Viewpoint Narrative Magnification The movie director Michael Bay is often ridiculed by those who consider his motion pictures to be gaudy and over-the-top. I mostly agree, but there are some aspects of his film-making that are quite masterful and deserve closer attention. I will describe a shot from one of
Viewpoint The Post-Capitalist Internet "... Most people are hooked to an endless flow of optimally stimulating content..."
Viewpoint The battle for Washington Over the course of the coming year, America will likely be roiled by its internal political dysfunction in a way we have never yet seen.
Viewpoint The Social App of the Future Modern life makes it hard to find each other. Let's use tokens to make it easier.