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“Systems of Survival” is a book written by Jane Jacobs that explores the different moral systems that exist within society. In her book, Jacobs argues that there are two distinct moral systems that guide human behavior: the guardian moral syndrome and the commercial moral syndrome. The guardian moral syndrome is based on the principles of…

ZIRNs (zero interest rate nerds) = Nerds who didn’t go through the connection scarcity and networkless networks of the last 80s and early 90s Nostalgia is a powerful force that can cloud our memories and make us forget the harsh realities of the past. One such reality is the loneliness experienced by nerds in the…

When we are at the edge of the map . What can advance map learning technologies gives us. Can Backward facing frameworks give us the scaffolding to a planetary civilization when actually there has never been a planetary civilization? The development of advanced map learning technologies offers us the potential to explore the unknown and…

The concept of externalities is a crucial aspect of economics and social sciences. Externalities refer to the spillover effects of an economic activity on third parties who are not involved in the activity. These effects can be either positive or negative and may occur in various ways, such as pollution, congestion, noise, and other environmental…

The concept of technological objectivity refers to the idea that technology is neutral and objective, and therefore more reliable than human intuition. This idea is based on the assumption that technology operates without bias, emotion, or subjectivity, and is therefore better able to make accurate and unbiased decisions than humans. However, this assumption is flawed.…

The concept of intelligence has fascinated humans for centuries. From ancient Greek philosophers to modern-day scientists, the idea of intelligence has been explored, debated, and studied extensively. While there is still much to be learned about the nature of intelligence, it is clear that intelligence is not substrate dependent. Substrate dependence refers to the idea…

In today’s fast-paced world, we are constantly bombarded with information from various sources – the internet, social media, television, newspapers, magazines, and more. With the advent of technology, the amount of information available to us has grown exponentially. We have access to more information than ever before, and yet we find ourselves struggling to keep…

It is not uncommon to see engineers attempt to venture into fields beyond their expertise, such as philosophy or physics, only to struggle and sometimes even become crackpots. While there may be several reasons for this, one major factor is the agency drive hardwired into firmware, which leads them to see the world exclusively in…

The Underpants Gnomes episode of South Park provides an amusing but thought-provoking look at the issue of political economy. The premise of the episode is that a group of gnomes has been stealing underpants from the residents of South Park as part of a grand plan to achieve profits. However, when asked about the second…