Philosophy
by Brian Sholis and · updated 17d ago
Philosophy
- More than a penchant for suffering, and more than a need to challenge ourselves, humans are a species that can adapt. In times of flux and epochal change, there’s often a peculiar strain of natural law among nervous, conservative minds — the “natural” way of man is right, so don’t meddle with it. This strain was there when we developed immunization... See more
from Philosopher Nick Bostrom's predictions on life in an AI utopia by Jonny Thomson
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GitHub - johnjago/awesome-theravada: Curated list of Theravada Buddhist teachings
by johnjago
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Almost everyone I’ve met would be well-served thinking more about what to focus on
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Wu Wei
The art of effortless action.
Being at peace while engaged in the most frenetic tasks so that one can carry these out with maximum skill and efficiency.
Being ‘in the zone’ – at one with what we are doing, in a state of profound concentration and flow.
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- Who Am I?
Look deep into the recesses of your being, and identify everything you think makes you, you.
Traverse all your mind’s pathways, and locate every desire and thought. Summon every opinion and belief, every interest and passion, and interrogate each and every one, relentlessly.
Ask them where they came from, and who planted them. Ask them if... See morefrom The Pursuit
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- But this isn’t just about seeking exit from the turmoil of a modern, connected existence, nor is it merely about recharging our batteries so that we can absorb yet more political polarisation, toxic social media or climate catastrophe. It is also about engaging in a social policy of degrowth as a corrective to practices that are taxing the planet, ... See more
from Modern Life Subjects Us to All-Consuming Demands. That’s Why We Should Reflect on What It Means to Step Away From It All by David J Siegel
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Structure and Legitimation in Capitalism: Law, Power, and Justice in Market Society
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Caitlín Doherty, Topographies Of Capital, NLR 143, September–October 2023
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