Written By Human

Written By Human explores applied philosophy through the lens of rituals, modern challenges, and societal shifts. It examines the intersection of tradition and progress, the impact of technology and culture on personal identity and community, and the philosophical underpinnings of everyday practices and beliefs.

Philosophy of Technology Cultural Analysis Societal Evolution Religion and Spirituality Personal Identity Creative Writing Community Dynamics Rituals and Traditions

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The Promethean Ritual

216 implied HN points • 01 Sep 21
  1. Smoking symbolizes a celebratory and operational tradition
  2. The discovery of fire marked the leap to consciousness
  3. Prometheus represents human striving for knowledge and the balance between progress and consequences

Religion Is a Technology

157 implied HN points • 23 Sep 21
  1. Theistic religions are on the decline, and the need for traditional religion is diminishing.
  2. The concept of faith has evolved to replace traditional religion with secular beliefs.
  3. Rituals in modern times have lost their deeper meaning and transformative purpose.

Content Aggregators and The Golden Age of Porn

157 implied HN points • 13 Sep 21
  1. The line between genuine expression and pornography can blur based on intention and originality.
  2. Online language is used to create subcultures and can be manipulated to attract specific audiences.
  3. Information self-organizes socially, leading to linguistic problems and the separation of data from its meaning.
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Coffee and Esoteric Entrepreneurship

157 implied HN points • 07 Sep 21
  1. The value of labor is declining, leading to a need for added cultural value around jobs to maintain wages.
  2. Esoteric entrepreneurship promotes a false sense of self-worth and demands a transformation before financial success.
  3. The idea of who you are has become intertwined with what you do, influenced by the culture of esoteric entrepreneurship.

55-Fiction

117 implied HN points • 04 Sep 21
  1. 55-Fiction is a writing competition with stories of 55 words or less.
  2. Writing micro-fiction can be a great exercise for creativity and writing skills.
  3. The stories in this post cover various themes and scenarios in a concise manner.

The Rise and Fall of the Community

98 implied HN points • 23 Oct 21
  1. Communities can evolve over time, shifting from tight-knit groups to more modern, individualistic lifestyles.
  2. Global economic changes influence the transformation and decline of local communities.
  3. Individual choices play a significant role in how people interact with different living environments.

Religion is a Technology (Part 2)

78 implied HN points • 08 Oct 21
  1. Differentiate between vertical and horizontal religions based on divinity's position and intervention
  2. Centralized morality in religion can lead to conformity and manipulation
  3. Current spirituality trends may lead to a return to traditional, non-corporate spirituality practices

The Ambitious Card

39 implied HN points • 15 Nov 21
  1. Magic tricks often rely on misdirection and the magician's performance to deceive the audience.
  2. Magicians like Darren Brown use techniques such as cold-reading and misdirection to create illusions.
  3. Human perception can be easily manipulated through language, images, and performances, impacting how we interpret reality.

Halloween and Dramatization Rituals

19 implied HN points • 31 Oct 21
  1. Traditional celebrations like Halloween hold deeper meanings beyond costumes and treats.
  2. Engaging in dramatization rituals, like watching scary movies, can provide a safe space to explore the supernatural and unseen.
  3. There is a growing desire to reconnect with older traditions and rituals, as they offer a sense of community and connection to the otherworld.