Autodidact Obsessions

Autodidact Obsessions delves into geopolitical dynamics, military strength assessments, economic analyses, and ideological scrutinies with a recurrent focus on Russia's global ascendency, the geopolitical implications of financial partnerships, the critique of Western ideologies, and historical reinterpretations of conflicts and migrations. It frequently challenges mainstream narratives around national and international issues.

Geopolitical Dynamics Military Strength Assessments Economic Analyses Ideological Critiques Russia’s Global Influence Financial Partnerships Western Ideologies Historical Reinterpretations Mainstream Narrative Challenges

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Aaron Lee's Master Framework: Axiom & Master Formula

4 implied HN points • 17 Feb 24
🔬 Science Logic Language Philosophy
  1. Aaron Lee's Master Framework explores the relationship between language and logic through his First Axiom, emphasizing the potentiality of language and how it evolves into actual meanings through various logical systems.
  2. The integration of Aaron Lee's Axiom with advanced logical systems like non-monotonic logic, mereology, fuzzy logic, quantum logic, paraconsistent logic, and substructural logic offers a structured model for understanding linguistic semantics and the transition from potential to actual meanings.
  3. The Master Formula resulting from this integration showcases the dynamic nature of belief revision, compositional insights, gradations of truth, probabilistic potential meanings, tolerance for contradictions, and contextual sensitivity, providing deeper insight into the complexities of language and semantics.

Computer Science Applications Of Aaron Lee Axiom, Extensions & Integrations Pt 3

4 implied HN points • 15 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Computer Science Logic Frameworks Empiricism Data
  1. The author worked on the discussed problems for 30 years, gaining a deep understanding before diving into specific terminology.
  2. Understanding the jargon allowed the author to quickly progress in relating logical paradigms to philosophical problems.
  3. Nesting the conceptual framework inside pragmatic empiricism produced similar results, while nesting pragmatic empiricism within the framework expanded capabilities.

Explication of Mereological Dialogues

4 implied HN points • 15 Feb 24
📖 Philosophy Logic Language Epistemology
  1. When examining phenomena, we must consider parts within the whole.
  2. Mereology involves dynamic thought but lacks a syntax for dealing with certain types of logic.
  3. The integration of mereology into AI frameworks may face challenges with understanding and incorporating parts within wholes.

Comprehensive Integration of Aaron Lee's First Axiom With Advanced Logical Systems

4 implied HN points • 13 Feb 24
🔬 Science Logic Philosophy Language Cognition
  1. This paper integrates various philosophic theories on language with systems like Kripke Semantics, Quantum Logic, and Mereology, encompassing all languages and symbolic logical systems.
  2. Aaron Lee's First Axiom suggests that until language is used, words exist in a state of quantum possibility, lacking fixed meanings, which challenges traditional views of semantics.
  3. The comprehensive integration of Lee's Axiom with advanced logical systems could potentially revolutionize fields like AI and computational linguistics by offering a universal framework for solving complex problems.
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Armenia And Israel Versus Imperial Islam

20 implied HN points • 09 Oct 23
  1. Muslim nationalism is theocratic, and there is no such thing as secular Islamic nationalism.
  2. Hamas bases its war against Zionism on religious motivations, and their use of international law appeals is subversive.
  3. The Palestinian political agenda is Islamist, aiming for genocide of Jews and Christians.

Aryan Migrants

20 implied HN points • 28 Sep 23
  1. There is no such thing as the word 'invasion'
  2. Migrants are just seeking a better life
  3. History shows the impact of colonialism and racism on migrations

Is The Palestinian Land Claim Valid?

16 implied HN points • 09 Oct 23
  1. Palestinians have one of the lowest mortality rates in the world.
  2. Many modern Palestinians immigrated to the area at the same time as Jews.
  3. Representative Palestinian bodies exclude Jews from having rights to the land.

Updated Russian Economy Estimate

16 implied HN points • 05 Oct 23
  1. The Russian economy estimate ranges from $4.868 trillion to $6.4211 trillion
  2. Changes in money supply and Ruble value impact economic estimates
  3. Inflation, imports, and military production play key roles in estimating Russian GDP

The Term 'Ethnic Cleansing' Tacitly Endorses Genocide

16 implied HN points • 28 Sep 23
  1. Mainstream journalists use the term 'ethnic cleansing' to endorse genocide by obfuscating its true meaning.
  2. The term 'ethnic cleansing' is a subjective and judgmental euphemism often used by journalists to describe mass violence.
  3. The term 'ethnic cleansing' was popularized to describe ethnic homogenization efforts and reveals biases and seething hatred under the guise of objectivity.

Naziphobia

12 implied HN points • 11 Oct 23
  1. Naziphobia is a fear, prejudice, and hatred of Nazis that leads to hostility and intolerance.
  2. Political Islam achieves its aims through terrorizing free speech.
  3. Islamophobia and Naziphobia may be interconnected in some cases.

One Trillion Dollars In 2023: How Russia's Military Came To Outspend The United States Part 3

32 implied HN points • 22 Mar 23
  1. Russia's military spending is projected to outspend the United States in 2023, showcasing a significant and growing military power.
  2. Russian arms production and purchasing power parity suggest a major advantage in missile production compared to the US.
  3. Russia's industrial capacity and military spending have been underestimated, positioning it as one of the top global superpowers alongside the US and China.

Progress

12 implied HN points • 05 Oct 23
  1. Different people have different interpretations of the concept of progress
  2. Poets and writers manipulate language for their own purposes, making them unreliable sources for philosophical discussions
  3. The definition of progress is influenced by wealth, government control, and societal power dynamics

Gödel, Kripke, Wolfe

12 implied HN points • 30 Sep 23
  1. Language and meaning can be complex and can vary between individuals.
  2. Machine learning faces challenges in comprehending abstract and nuanced concepts.
  3. Rigidly designated texts can serve as the foundation for a society's communication.

France: Is It Civil War, Invasion, Or Revolution?

20 implied HN points • 02 Jul 23
  1. France is facing potential civil war, invasion or revolution due to ethnic and political tensions.
  2. NATO's capitulation and conflict with Russia are impacting Europe.
  3. The rise of fascism in Europe is linked to issues with migration and socialist liberalism.

Russia's Current Estimated GDP: $6.16 Trillion

16 implied HN points • 11 Jul 23
  1. Russia's current estimated GDP is $6.16 trillion.
  2. The Ruble has depreciated by 18% on the dollar since the start of the Ukraine War.
  3. There has been a 22.75% GDP increase in Russia over one year.

Fake Coups, Real Purges

16 implied HN points • 01 Jul 23
  1. The power struggle in Russia involves factions like Statists and Fascists.
  2. Putin maintains control by purging disloyal cliques in the military.
  3. Russia's military spending and production capabilities have increased significantly.

One Trillion Dollars In 2023: How Russia's Military Came To Outspend The United States Part 2

20 implied HN points • 22 Mar 23
  1. NATO underestimated Russia's military capacity and overestimated their own, leading to a miscalculation in the Ukraine conflict.
  2. Ukraine's culture of corruption has impacted its economy and government, with concerns raised about President Zelensky's leadership.
  3. Efforts to calculate Russian military spending are complex and shrouded in uncertainty, with various sources presenting conflicting figures.

The Russian Financial Superpower Will Replace The US As China's Money Partner

20 implied HN points • 08 Apr 23
  1. Russia will replace the US as China's main financial partner due to China's financial troubles.
  2. China's financial markets are in trouble, with clogged debts and risky underwriting practices.
  3. China needs Russia for its commodities and to minimize its exposure to the US dollar.

Russia Is Kingpin Of BRICS

20 implied HN points • 04 May 23
  1. Russia leads BRICS and is gaining from China's decoupling with the West.
  2. Russia is strengthening its financial power and dominance, particularly in key industries like arms, energy, and agriculture.
  3. BRICS countries, like India and Brazil, face challenges and limitations in shifting away from the Dollar trap.

Genocide Is Turkey's Foreign Policy

8 implied HN points • 20 Sep 23
  1. Turkey is seen as a genocidal state in conflict with Christian Europe.
  2. Azerbaijani-Turkish collaboration aims to weaken Russian gas supply dominance in Europe.
  3. Turkey manipulates its alliances with Russia and NATO for its own interests.

Russia As The Hulk

12 implied HN points • 06 Jul 23
  1. Some people admire Russia for its brute strength like The Hulk
  2. Russia's industrial capacity and military spending challenge NATO
  3. Russia's portrayal as a powerful force can have global consequences

World Island Copium For A Europe In Need Of Hope

12 implied HN points • 05 Jul 23
  1. Europe is trying to switch to China from the USA for economic benefits.
  2. European identity is tied to a sense of superiority and desire to be part of something bigger.
  3. Europe's decline started centuries ago and their anger is misdirected towards blaming America and looking to China for salvation.

Russia's European Sleeper Agents

12 implied HN points • 04 Jul 23
  1. Espionage requires lawyers, guns, and money.
  2. Open societies can be exploited due to financial inequalities.
  3. Globalization enables the ultra-wealthy to have impunity across borders.

The Borg

16 implied HN points • 22 Apr 23
  1. The stronger the government, the stronger lawyers become, leading to unlimited government power.
  2. Governments operate like 'The Borg', seeking to expand and absorb all resources to thrive.
  3. Intelligentsia and programmers are being co-opted to align their interests with the totalitarian capital regime.

Poisons Slow And Fast: Gambits Against Politically Inconvenient People

16 implied HN points • 29 Mar 23
  1. Poisonings and gambits are used against politically inconvenient individuals.
  2. There is a connection between increased military spending and potential attacks on countries.
  3. Use of ambiguous methods and poisons in modern warfare is meant to avoid triggering defensive responses.

Boris Badenov Knows How Your Supply Chain Works

16 implied HN points • 03 Apr 23
  1. Industrial espionage can have significant consequences, like the downfall of the USSR.
  2. America's current situation mirrors some aspects of the Soviet Union's decline.
  3. Subversion and demoralization are prevalent in society, impacting infrastructure and quality control.

A Belief System Beats No Belief System Every Time

16 implied HN points • 23 Apr 23
  1. Having a belief system is important as it requires effort and has been tested by reality.
  2. Making falsifiable predictions strengthens a model and allows for better understanding of events.
  3. Europe may face challenges in mobilizing an effective military response to Russia, leading to internal conflicts.

The Origins Of The Woke Mind Virus

16 implied HN points • 02 May 23
  1. People can hold contradictory beliefs without synthesizing them, leading to failure in predictions.
  2. Visual storytelling media can distort reality and impact beliefs by creating unrealistic expectations.
  3. Belief systems shaped by mass media, such as woke ideology, can demoralize on a mass scale by not anchoring expectations in reality.

Belarus As Proxy War Weapon Against NATO

16 implied HN points • 28 Mar 23
  1. Russia may use Belarus as a proxy war tool against NATO.
  2. Belarus could mirror tactics used by NATO in Ukraine.
  3. Belarus's possession of tactical nuclear weapons adds complexity to potential conflicts.

Recap: March 21 - April 21

16 implied HN points • 22 Apr 23
  1. Russia is not a small economy; it's actually the world's third largest industrial economy after China and the USA.
  2. Ukraine was not a sovereign nation and depended heavily on subsidies from NATO-aligned countries.
  3. Russia spends more on its military and has a stronger military than the United States.

Symbolic Mereological Expression Of A New Theory On Language

1 HN point • 10 Feb 24
🔬 Science Language Logic Symbolism Philosophy
  1. Language exists in a quantum state of potential meanings until words are used, altering their semantic intentions.
  2. The application of words changes language from potential to actual, solidifying their meanings into rigid semantic intentions.
  3. A mereological framework views language as a whole composed of parts (words) and considers the relationships between these parts both before and after their usage.

Mereological Dialogues With A Machine

1 HN point • 10 Feb 24
  1. The author used a machine to delve into logical and philosophical fields to form a synthesis grounded in transcendental idealism.
  2. The machine faced challenges integrating various paradigms into a logical output in the dialogues, hinting at more surprises in the next part.
  3. Part 2 of the dialogues is anticipated to be even more intriguing and will be shared shortly.

Be Strong: Know Right From Wrong

12 implied HN points • 21 May 23
  1. Be strong and know the difference between right and wrong.
  2. Having a belief system is better than having no belief system.
  3. Hold your beliefs accountable and be open to accepting when you're wrong.