Month: April 2020

  • Dying Well: Identity

    The topic of dying and death is often avoided in Western culture, and yet it is an inevitable part of life. It is a subject that is shrouded in fear, denial, and avoidance. However, there is a growing movement towards dying well and dying wise, acknowledging death as a part of life and preparing for…

  • Mehrwert: Value Added vs Surplus Value

    The term “Mehrwert” is a German word that has different translations depending on the context and the perspective of the translator. In the economic context, “Mehrwert” is often translated as “value added,” while in the Marxist tradition, it is translated as “surplus value.” This difference in translation reflects a fundamental divide in economic and political…

  • Mirrored House

  • Web3: The New Freemasons

    The emergence of Web3 and crypto has led to the development of new forms of collective action and community-building that have yet to fully unfold. As these technologies continue to evolve, we may see the emergence of a new form of Masonic tropes, where the ideals of ‘civic nationalism’ and the practices of Freemasonry are…

  • Anti-Cthulhu: Attractor in the Temporal Dimension

    The evolution of life on Earth has led to the emergence of a wide variety of species, each with its unique characteristics and adaptations. However, humans stand out as a radical break from the biological organization that came before us. We possess a level of cognitive and social complexity that is unparalleled in the animal…

  • Down the Rabbit-Hole

    If matter were to disappear The relationship between matter, space, and time is a fundamental concept in modern physics. According to the theory of relativity, space and time are intertwined, and they are affected by the presence of matter. If matter were to disappear, it would have a profound impact on the fabric of space-time…

  • Mama Matrix Most Mysterious

    The phrase “Mama Matrix Most Mysterious” is a complex and enigmatic concept, and its meaning has been the subject of much debate and interpretation. At its core, it refers to the idea of the universe as a maternal entity, with the Milky Way galaxy as its body, and the stars as its offspring. This concept…

  • Lockdown Art

  • The Solution Aversion Wars

    The solution aversion wars refer to the phenomenon in which people reject proposed solutions to problems they care about, not because of the solution’s effectiveness but because they perceive it as conflicting with their values or ideology. This type of resistance to solutions is prevalent in many areas, including politics, social issues, and environmental policies.…

  • Knocking At Your Back Door

    Progressivism is a political philosophy that advocates for social, political, and economic reforms. It seeks to address social inequality, discrimination, and other societal issues. While progressivism has gained momentum in recent years, it has also faced fierce opposition, particularly from individuals in their 50s, 40s, and 60s. These individuals represent the last generation that had…