Philosophy
Posts around philosophical topics, or philosophical in general
03/12/2025
always fear the toolmaker more than the toolAI isn’t a sentient force or an inevitable doom—it’s a tool, just like the first sharpened stone our ancestors crafted. The real danger isn’t AI itself but the people who wield it, shaping its use for progress or exploitation. While AI has the potential to revolutionize industries and improve lives, it also risks deepening inequalities and consolidating power in the wrong hands. The solution isn’t to fear AI but to understand and use it wisely—because if we don’t, others will, and not necessarily for the good of humanity.
Category: Philosophy
02/21/2025
A principled stance against bulliesWe've all faced bullies, but what do we do when bullies become world leaders? Look at Ukraine, invaded by Putin - a bully. They're doing the only thing you can do, which is punch back. Others should take note.
Category: Philosophy
02/19/2025
america did not complete the enlightenment1776 marks the first time that Enlightenment thought was able to change the direction of an entire nation. The US was the first nation founded on the principles of universal rights, even if poorly applied. Yet, our failure to consistently live up to our principles is why we fell.
Category: Philosophy
02/19/2025
Education for the sake of educationWe often think of education in terms of what job it will help someone get. We rarely approach education as a good thing in and of itself. But what if we focused our education on making good citizens, not just good workers?
Category: Philosophy
02/17/2025
Modern Manhood and its current backlashThe 2024 US election shows without a doubt that there's a male backlash in the United States. Why is this? What are its causes? And, finally, what can be done about it?
Category: Philosophy
02/16/2025
as the world burns: finding hope in a fascist eraEurope is on the brink of a continental war. The US is falling apart and leaving power vacuums around the globe while leaving doubt it will continue as a democracy. Is it possible to find hope in such a hopeless situation?
Category: Philosophy
02/16/2025
a philosophy on slutsThe term "slut" is often used against women, but what does it really mean? How has this archaic word and notion maintained its power into our modern age, and what should we do about it?
Category: Philosophy