Topic

Ethics & Morality

A collection of 14 issues

Intelligence as Capital : The Economic and Philosophical Future of Synthetic Minds

As AI becomes capital – outthinking us, out-scaling us – what happens to human purpose? When intelligence is no longer rare, but owned, automated, and commodified, do we evolve or disappear? Let's dive into the future where minds are built, not born.

Still Want to Take Life Seriously?

In a universe where we're less than a blink in time — where stars won't notice our silence or our screams — what’s the point of it all? And yet… we create, we ache, we love. This is not despair. This is defiance. Read on, if you’ve ever questioned your place in it all...

The Cost of Cognition : The Energy, Capital, and Ethics of Running Synthetic Minds

We did not simply create minds; we created hunger, thirst, and debt in the fabric of existence itself. The question is no longer whether machines can think, but whether we can afford their thinking. Isn't it? Let's dive in...

The Enduring Alchemy of Wonder

Why do we chase marvels, indulge in dreams, and embrace grand illusions — even in an age of reason? Let’s uncover the neuroscience, philosophy, and cultural forces that keep us enchanted by the extraordinary, revealing how wonder shapes both our delusions and our greatest achievements.

The Ethics of Accelerationism : Amidst the Race Towards an Uncertain Future

Accelerationism questions whether rapid societal and technological progress uplifts humanity or risks unraveling it. Balancing innovation with ethics demands deliberation, equity, and ecological care. The future depends on whether we race recklessly or pause to navigate responsibly. Let's dive in..

The Paradox of Perfection

Our paradoxical pursuit of perfection often blinds us to the beauty of imperfection. Let's explores humanity’s obsession with flawlessness, its ethical and psychological dimensions, and how embracing imperfection can lead to authenticity, innovation, and a deeper appreciation of life’s transience..

The Paradox of the Synced Mind : A Dystopian Dance

In a future where intelligence is leveled to an even plane and knowledge syncs in an instant, we find ourselves in a curious dystopia. Here, every mind holds the same measure of brilliance, and every new piece of information is shared seamlessly, yet the act of thinking remains a private

The Psychopolitics of Desire : Sovereignty, Subjugation, and the Endless Loop of Yearning

In moments of stillness, when the frenetic hum of modern life momentarily subsides, a disquieting thought takes hold of me : are the desires that drive my choices, shape my ambitions, and tether me to this world truly mine? Or am I merely a vessel — a transient repository for yearnings that

Consumerism and the Absurd Search for Fulfillment : A Tale of False Promises and Empty Shelves

As I sit in solitude, far from the humming neon lights of shopping malls and the endless scroll of online marketplaces, a thought takes root in my mind : the absurdity of life is magnified by our insatiable appetite for consumption. We have built a world where fulfillment is not only