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I hate philosophy
On why tech bros are wholly ill-equipped to speak on machine consciousness. Also why I hate philosophy.
Jun 6
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Philosophy is an incoherent profession
A dialog-based analysis of my criticism of modern philosophy
Apr 9
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New Burnout Recovery Community!
Exclusive offer for my paid members
Mar 30
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If you're angry and scared it's your own fault
And I have no sympathy for you.
Mar 26
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Prepare to become totally irrelevant (even though you already are and always have been)
AI will totally destroy your way of life, and you're not ready. History shows exactly how this will shake out. I do have some good news, though.
Mar 16
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On Becoming Nobody in the Age of AI
Learning to let go of the skills and abilities that made me special. And focusing on what AI cannot take away from any of us.
Feb 9
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The River and the Garden
Some thoughts on how to approach life as we approach the Singularity
Feb 8
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Why is there something rather than nothing?
Whenever people discuss "the hard problem of consciousness" it ultimately boils down to fundamental ontological conversations. Many technologically and…
Dec 26, 2024
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The Grand Struggle has Reasserted Itself
Trump won. Neither political party really represents my values, but with that said, I can't be agnostic because I'm an American. Here's how narratives…
Nov 6, 2024
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How to Use Epistemic Tribal Theory: TPOT on Twitter
After my post about my theory of epistemic tribes, a few people asked "Okay, so how do you use this in practical terms?" - Here's an example from a new…
Oct 27, 2024
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My Theory of Epistemic Tribes
I've been working on this theory for a while and it's starting to crystalize. Echo chambers and identity politics might not be the villain you think…
Oct 9, 2024
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Towards a Fourth Narrative
The decline of religion leaves a gap in our global narratives: psychedelics and alignment could join capitalism, science, and democracy as the fourth…
Sep 8, 2024
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