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All Writing Is Re-writing
The idea that all writing is rewriting is a popular adage in the world of literature, and it certainly holds true for historians. As they piece together the events of the past and create narratives that make sense of it all, historians are in effect re-writing the past in a way that helps us better…
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Edge of the Map
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…
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Obfuscating and smuggling externalities.
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…
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Technological Objectivity Vs Intuition
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.…
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Intelligence Not Substrate Dependent
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…
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Manual Override
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…
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The Engineers Plot
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…
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“Underpants Gnomes” Political Economy
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…
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Rant about [technology X] not supporting [corner case]”
Person: Ugh, I can’t believe Technology X doesn’t support this corner case scenario. It’s so frustrating! Person 2: Hmm, have you tried my favorite technology Y? It’s completely unrelated to your corner case, but it might be worth checking out. Person: Sure, I’m open to new options. What does technology Y do? Person 2: Well,…
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Withdrawal
The idea of withdrawing from an environment that goes against one’s principles is a concept that has been explored by philosophers throughout history. Plato, the ancient Greek philosopher, believed that it is better to suffer injustice than to commit it. Similarly, Confucius, the Chinese philosopher, emphasized the importance of maintaining one’s personal values and principles…