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Dealing with Uncertainty

Tessa Fights Robots • 18 implied HN points • 15 Mar 24
📖 Philosophy Existentialism Ethics Metaphysics Epistemology Spirituality
  1. Uncertainty is a fundamental part of life, and we should connect with our inner selves to navigate it.
  2. Warm, caring people, a strong sense of inner goodness, and reliance on loving spiritual powers can help us withstand uncertainty with courage.
  3. Predators thrive on spoiling communities and creating insecurity, but emphasizing our spiritual connection and goodness can protect us and bring peace.

The Revaluation of All Values, Part 4

Intimations of a New Worldview • 373 implied HN points • 14 Mar 23
📖 Philosophy Metaphysics Ethics Empiricism Influence
  1. The will to power is a metaphysical doctrine similar to Heraclitus' Logos and Schopenhauer's primacy of the will.
  2. Nietzsche's will to power aims to promote and justify the flourishing of life, opposing pessimistic philosophies like Schopenhauer.
  3. The will to power is based on empirical findings in biology and psychology, generalizing to explain all aspects of life.
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Post-Failure Activism

Activist Futurism • 139 implied HN points • 23 Aug 23
🎭️ Culture Activism History Technology Philosophy Metaphysics
  1. Social movements are built on a New Tactic, Contagious Mood, and the Right Time - only the last one is out of activists' control.
  2. Unlike past activism focused on averting catastrophe, today's post-failure activism is after the failure has occurred - this impacts strategies and targets.
  3. New era activism will emphasize social mobilization, rely on cryptocurrencies and AI, and target meta-political issues like space exploration and redefining existence.

A review of "Don’t forget the boundary problem..."

Unstabler Ontology • 19 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
🔬 Science Consciousness Brain Physics Cognitive Science Metaphysics
  1. The article discusses the binding problem in consciousness theories, which is about combining different features into a unified awareness.
  2. Functionalism is challenged by the boundary problem, questioning why there are limits to our conscious experiences.
  3. Electromagnetic theories of consciousness are explored, considering the role of EM fields in demarcating conscious entities and potential solutions using field topology.

"Values are what command our allegiance"

The Joyous Struggle • 138 implied HN points • 13 Mar 23
📖 Philosophy Value Ethics Perception Metaphysics Virtue ethics
  1. Values play a significant role in directing our loyalty and commitment.
  2. Direct perception of value is a complex and important concept, delving into the core of our understanding of 'good' and 'value'.
  3. Public discussions on values encompass various dimensions, from moral foundations to intrinsic and extrinsic values, shaping societal attitudes and behaviors.

jacking themselves off in outer space, forever

Banana Peel Pirouette • 59 implied HN points • 13 Sep 23
📖 Philosophy Existentialism Metaphysics Ethics Science
  1. Both mystical and technological prophecies of salvation cater to common human desires for happiness, beauty, health, and self-improvement.
  2. Futurists present a secularized version of salvation through technological advancements, citing historical progress and scientific advancements as evidence for a utopian future.
  3. The idea of eternal bliss and immortality is being reimagined in futurism as a vision of humanity evolving into advanced beings existing in a digital, self-indulgent form in outer space.

A More Lenient Theory of Casual Reference

Hunter’s Substack • 1 HN point • 13 Apr 24
📖 Philosophy Metaphysics Epistemology Ethics Theology Logic
  1. The theory of causal reference, as proposed by Putnam, faces challenges as it may not adequately explain how individuals can refer to things with which they have no direct causal connection.
  2. Concepts can be developed from prior causal experiences to enable meaningful reference to phenomena regardless of direct causal history, challenging the strict causal necessity theory of reference.
  3. The mind's ability to create new concepts from prior experiences provides a plausible explanation for how individuals can refer to abstract or novel ideas, even if they lack direct causal connections.

RI Versus the Marketplace of Realities

Theofuturism • 26 implied HN points • 22 May 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Religion Metaphysics Spirituality Philosophy AI
  1. The rise of Religious Intelligence (RI) is a rediscovery of essential truths in a world of rapidly advancing technology.
  2. The increasing importance of understanding overlapping religious narratives and the need for comprehensive metaphysical interpretations in the modern world.
  3. The looming challenge of a reality crisis as technology blurs the lines between what is real, emphasizing the need for Religious Intelligence to navigate the complexities of the digital realm.

The Illusionist's Quest

DecafQuest's Newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 18 May 23
📖 Philosophy Consciousness Metaphysics Perception
  1. The article discusses the Illusionist perspective on consciousness, which challenges the traditional Cartesian view.
  2. Illusionism posits that consciousness is an evolutionary trick, creating the illusion of a 'ghost' directing our actions.
  3. Understanding consciousness as an illusion can revolutionize how we study and perceive subjective experiences.

Humans are Just a System, Right?

I Might Be Wrong • 7 implied HN points • 09 Jun 23
📖 Philosophy Existentialism Epistemology Ethics Metaphysics Humanity
  1. Humans are like emergent systems, made up of smaller parts that come together to create complex results.
  2. Emergence exists in various fields like economies, cities, and consciousness, implying that systems are present in many aspects of life.
  3. It's okay to not have all the answers or know your purpose, as humanity might be part of a larger system with a mysterious purpose.

The illusion that happiness is an illusion

Meaningful Particulars • 0 implied HN points • 21 Jul 23
📖 Philosophy Ethics Meaning Happiness Morality Metaphysics
  1. Happiness is more than just feeling good; it involves pursuing fulfillment and balance in life.
  2. The pursuit of happiness involves achieving goals and enjoying the journey, not just seeking pleasure.
  3. True happiness is found in experiencing a life full of struggles, challenges, and growth, rather than just seeking pleasure and avoiding pain.

Axiom With Communal Practices & Semantic Intention As Domains

Autodidact Obsessions • 0 implied HN points • 12 Feb 24
📖 Philosophy Ethics Logic Metaphysics Epistemology Aesthetics
  1. The axiom discussed involves semantic intention and language use in communal practices, linking words with applied meaning and potentiality in communication.
  2. Using ChatGPT-4 in philosophy can help express complex propositions quickly, but it does not replace human reasoning in connecting logical consequences.
  3. There's a push for settling arguments using tools like ChatGPT-4, emphasizing the importance of embracing being wrong and moving towards definitive answers in philosophy.

The One Algorithm To Rule Them All And In the Stars-And-Stripes Bind Them

Ulizzle On Software • 0 implied HN points • 16 Feb 24
📖 Philosophy Metaphysics History Occult
  1. The Founding Fathers embedded a self-healing sorting algorithm in the American Egregore to prevent complacency and separate the good from the bad.
  2. The Egregore, akin to a metaphysical LLM, holds a significant role, especially in times of trouble like the Great Depression.
  3. Activating this algorithm portends trouble, signifying a critical phase in history, so caution is advised when interpreting such occurrences.

Fragments, Chapter 9, pp.167-74 - Reading Club posting 31

Journal of Gurdjieff Studies • 0 implied HN points • 28 Apr 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Spirituality Philosophy Mysticism Religion Metaphysics
  1. Gurdjieff discusses the concept of the 'ray of creation' and how radiations pass through different octaves in the universe, affecting matters and forces on different planes.
  2. He highlights the organization of matters and forces through twelve triads and the concept of 'points of the universe' representing specific combinations of hydrogens with defined functions.
  3. Gurdjieff explains the relation between density of vibrations and matter, detailing the densities and compositions of different 'hydrogens' in the universe, relating these to the structure of man.