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Hegel and Schopenhauer: A Financial Tragedy in the Mind’s Stock Exchange
Hegel and Schopenhauer, the intellectual titans of a bygone era, were not just philosophers but market shakers in the stock exchange of human thought. To understand their contributions, one must imagine their ideas as commodities traded in a mind-bending financial marketplace—a turbulent carnival of intellectual volatility where Hegel, the optimistic bull market writer, and Schopenhauer,…
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Wolfe and Fukuyama
HEGELIAN DETERMINISM: A Savage Journey to the Heart of Fukuyama’s and Wolfe’s 1. The Pitiful Delusions of Fukuyama and Wolfe: Ah, Fukuyama, the grinning fool who dared to declare the End of History, as if human ambition could be snuffed out like a cheap cigar. In his fever dream of a book, The End of…
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Capital is Not Autistic
In the intricate dance of societal structures, the nature of capital and the condition of autism present a compelling contrast, both in their levels of abstraction and their impact on the world. To understand these differences fully, we must delve into the nature of each—capital as a force of systemic abstraction and autism as a…
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A Carrier Bag Theory of Systems
In the world of system design and implementation, the path from conception to deployment is fraught with unexpected complexities and inefficiencies. As John Gall might astutely observe, systems invariably cost more, take longer, and deliver less than anticipated. This truism extends seamlessly to new architectures, where the promise of streamlined functionality and optimized performance often…
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M
The film “M” by Fritz Lang, released in 1931, is a masterpiece that transcends the limitations of its time, exploring the darker recesses of human nature and society. While often categorized as a thriller or crime drama, “M” operates on a level far more profound, delving into the structures of power, desire, and societal control.…
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Unassailable
Scene: The Grand Heist The large mahogany doors of the Darnell estate creaked open with an eerie groan, revealing the opulent hall bathed in the soft glow of antique chandeliers. Crisp, autumn sunlight filtered through the intricate stained glass windows, casting kaleidoscopic patterns on the marble floors. Inside, the room was a testament to the…
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Property is Not Theft, But Great Larceny
Ah, property. The very bedrock of modern civilization and the darling of economic theory. Some may claim that “property is theft,” a catchy slogan that sounds radical and intriguing, but let’s be honest: that’s merely scratching the surface. Property isn’t theft; it’s great larceny, the most sophisticated, refined heist in the annals of human history.…
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The Great Silicon Valley Shakedown: Pearls, Sophistries, and the Hymn to Stability
By the time the sun rises over the spires of Silicon Valley, a certain brand of chaos has already taken hold. It’s a controlled chaos, carefully crafted and nurtured by the so-called “disruptors” who sit in high-backed chairs made from the bones of yesterday’s industries. These men—and they are almost always men—are the Venture Capitalists,…
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“And Now for Something Completely Theological…”
(Scene: A dusty marketplace in ancient Jerusalem. The hustle and bustle of traders, animals, and shouts create a lively atmosphere. In the middle of it all stands a large, garish, neon sign that reads: “Messiah Coming Soon!” Below the sign, a group of Jewish scribes are gathered, peering intently at scrolls and arguing amongst themselves.)…
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Algorithms and Section 230
A platform’s algorithm, far from being a neutral intermediary, actively constructs reality by shaping and directing the user’s desires, creating a speech that is its own, and therefore, liable. The algorithm acts as the Big Other, imposing a Symbolic Order on the user, reflecting back a distorted image of the self, rooted not in the…
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