Neosapien’s Newsletter

Neosapien’s Newsletter explores diverse subjects, intertwining culture, religion, philosophy, politics, and math through essays that examine societal norms, religious beliefs, technological advancements, and personal ideologies. It delves into the complexities of human relations, societal constructs, and scientific inquiries, striving for a deeper understanding of contemporary and historical issues.

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And their main takeaways

Fermi Simulations

0 implied HN points • 15 Jan 24
🔬 Science Simulation Civilization Complexity
  1. The Fermi Paradox questions the silence of the universe despite the possibility of abundant life.
  2. The simulation model considers different types of civilizations based on the Kardashev Scale.
  3. Assumptions and parameters are defined to determine the likelihood of different civilization types.

Capitalism, Marxism, and Islam

0 implied HN points • 06 Nov 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Islam Capitalism Marxism Economics Religion
  1. Capitalism has advantages like low prices and innovation but faces criticism for instability and reinforcing class divisions.
  2. Marxism critiques capitalism for class inequality and instability, but some aspects are less relevant in the modern economy.
  3. Islam offers economic regulations like Zakat, bans on Riba, and speculation, which could potentially address issues in capitalism.

Requiem for Humanity

0 implied HN points • 15 May 23
📖 Philosophy Morality Civilization Tradition Ethics Humanity
  1. Fertility rates are dropping globally, impacting the need for past policies like China's one-child policy.
  2. There is a shift in political discourse blaming the general population instead of those in power.
  3. The author reflects on the loss of honor, duty, and morality in society, advocating for a return to these values.
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La Petite Bourgeoisie

0 implied HN points • 02 May 23
🎭️ Culture Sociology Social Class Politics Fashion Education
  1. La Petite Bourgeoisie is a distinct social class with characteristics that separate it from the bourgeoisie.
  2. Members of the Petite Bourgeoisie are not as closely connected to political power as the Grande Bourgeoisie.
  3. The Petite Bourgeoisie is a heterogeneous social class that includes new rich, foreign bourgeois, fallen Grande Bourgeoisie, and long-standing bourgeois.

Space

0 implied HN points • 23 Apr 23
🔬 Science Space
  1. Earth has advanced technology like space elevators and in-skin chips.
  2. The moon has lunar colonies and houses space research.
  3. Mars is a powerful civilization with its own culture and resources for independence.

On the Science of Hadith

0 implied HN points • 23 Apr 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Belief systems
  1. Companions of the Prophet are not infallible and could have flaws
  2. Hadith compilers, like Al Bukhari and Muslim, are not perfect and their hadith can contain contradictions
  3. It is important to understand and question hadith before using them to argue or make judgments

Liberté

0 implied HN points • 23 Apr 23
📖 Philosophy Free will Liberty
  1. Perception plays a crucial role in how we experience circumstances.
  2. Choosing to ignore external factors can lead to a sense of freedom.
  3. The struggle between our constructed self and natural instincts is a common human dilemma.

My Political Vision

0 implied HN points • 07 May 23
🌍 World Politics Federalism Democracy Constitutional Rights
  1. Federalism is proposed as the most just way to organize society, with decentralized government and regional sovereignty.
  2. Democracy is emphasized with specific rules for presidential elections, separation of powers, and accountability mechanisms.
  3. Concrete political propositions include military independence, specific education policies, law enforcement measures, and constitutional rights.

Conscience

0 implied HN points • 03 Jul 23
📖 Philosophy Consciousness Thought Language Creativity
  1. Consciousness involves a continuous flow of intermingling ideas that can lead to self-reflection.
  2. The human mind's ability to concentrate on specific thoughts within this mental chaos helps individuals make choices.
  3. Language plays a crucial role in transforming abstract sensations into concrete ideas, enabling communication and complex thinking.

The West's war on Islam

0 implied HN points • 10 Jul 23
🌍 World Politics Democracy Religion Colonialism Imperialism
  1. The West's historical foundation of liberal democracy places limits on the power of the popular vote
  2. Left-wing movements might support Muslims, but often focus on a racialist viewpoint rather than a true belief in solidarity
  3. The Right has historically opposed Muslims based on race or xenophobia, despite recent attempts to build bridges