philosophy

Enlightenment rationality is deeply embedded in the idea of Empire, whose mission involved political subjugation of those it sought to empower and civilize. There appears to be little awareness among Enlightenment thinkers that their much-celebrated use of reason created new forms of domination, even more insidious than coercive power because these... See more

Power is shifting away from institutions and towards individuals. If we’re going to have more control over our own lives, working from anywhere, owning the internet, governing the institutions that support us -- then we need to figure out how to handle that responsibility. We need a self-governing philosophy. Existentialism is a great place to star... See more