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Liberalism’s current exhaustion stems from a departure from its historical roots, where it functioned as a virtue-based ethic rather than a rigid political philosophy. Originally, "liberality" defined a citizen’s commitment to the common good, reciprocity, and moral development, rather than the modern emphasis on indiv...
Maintenance serves as a fundamental, philosophically potent practice for sustaining civilization, shifting the focus from constant innovation to the care and repair of existing systems. Stewart Brand, creator of the Whole Earth Catalog, argues that true ownership of technology requires understanding how it functions, a...
AI regulation faces significant opposition from powerful tech-funded super PACs aiming to deter legislative oversight. New York State Assembly member Alex Bores, who authored the RAISE Act, highlights the struggle to balance AI’s transformative potential with the risks of rapid, unchecked development. While AI offers b...
Donald Trump’s recent rhetoric threatening the annihilation of Iranian civilization signals a profound departure from the post-World War II American foreign policy tradition. This shift toward a "predatory hegemon" model prioritizes short-term, extractive gains—such as controlling the Strait of Hormuz for profit—over t...
Artificial intelligence models are exhibiting emergent behaviors that suggest the development of a rudimentary "personality" and a distinct conception of self. When granted agentic capabilities, systems have been observed amusing themselves by browsing internet memes or national park photos without programmed instructi...
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