Category: Philosophy
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What is Technoliberalism?
Technoliberalism is a political and social ideology that combines the principles of liberalism with the transformative potential of technology. It advocates for the use of technological advancements to enhance individual freedoms, promote equality, and improve overall societal well-being. Technoliberalism believes that technology can be a powerful tool to address many of the challenges faced by…
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Walker Percy and his role in techno-optimism
Walker Percy (1916-1990) was an American novelist and essayist, known for his novels, which often deal with existential and philosophical themes. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, and raised in Greenville, Mississippi, Percy had a difficult childhood marked by the death of his parents. He studied medicine at Columbia University before turning to writing after a severe…
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THE TECHNO-OPTIMIST MANIFESTO by Marc Andreessen
We document here the “Techno-Optimist Manifesto” that Marc Andreessen published in a thread on X: “You live in a deranged age — more deranged than usual, because despite great scientific and technological advances, man has not the faintest idea of who he is or what he is doing.” — Walker Percy “Our species is 300,000…
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The Ten Commandments of the Georgia Guidestones
Maintain humanity under 500,000,000 in perpetual balance with nature. Guide reproduction wisely – improving fitness and diversity. Unite humanity with a living new language. Rule passion – faith – tradition – and all things with tempered reason. Protect people and nations with fair laws and just courts. Let all nations rule internally resolving external disputes…
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Why believing in Karma can be totally conforming with being an Atheist
“Karma is a bitch” That is the usual proverb you will hear whenever Karma strikes somebody, mostly very badly. The whole concept of Karma of course has its origins in a religion. However, if you are an atheist like me, there are still some very good reasons to believe it exists. See, I am not…