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The thermostat is a common household device that controls temperature and stabilizes the conditions in a living space. Similarly, Jacques Vallee suggests that UFOs may function as a mechanism for stabilizing the relationship between human consciousness and the complexities of the world we inhabit. As phenomenologists, we must suspend judgement regarding the reality of UFO…

On February 24th, 2020, before COVID-19 was officially acknowledged as a pandemic, I experienced something very strange on the street. As I was walking, a man with a heavy Eastern European accent, a shaved head, and dressed in a white shirt and beige suit approached me. He politely greeted me and then disclosed that he…

In regards to the prevalence of online analysis and criticism, it can be argued that it has become so widespread that it has taken over the very thing it aims to critique. We live in a world where people feel compelled to blog, journal, podcast, write newsletters, and engage in online writing about everything, including…

We are free only so long as we don’t fix our state of reality. Freedom is a cherished value in modern societies, often considered a fundamental human right. However, the nature of freedom is complex and multifaceted. Many philosophers have debated the meaning of freedom and its relationship with reality. In this essay, I will…

The Renaissance was a period of great intellectual and artistic achievement in Europe that spanned from the 14th to the 17th century. One of the most important developments during this time was the discovery of perspective, which allowed artists to depict the three-dimensional world on a two-dimensional surface. This breakthrough transformed the way people viewed…

In the philosophy of Gilles Deleuze, the concept of “flows” refers to the movement of things and ideas through time and space. For Deleuze, flows are not just physical phenomena, but also social and cultural ones, such as the movement of money, power, and information through society. Deleuze sees flows as dynamic and complex phenomena…

Deleuze and Guattari were critical of Freud’s concept of sublimation because they saw it as a way of reinforcing existing power structures in society. According to Freud, sublimation refers to the process by which individuals redirect their sexual or aggressive impulses into socially acceptable activities such as art, science, or intellectual pursuits. However, Deleuze and…

In his book “Air Guitar,” cultural critic Dave Hickey made a distinction between two types of individuals in the realm of spectatorship: the Spectators and the Participants. This distinction can be applied to the world of Twitter, where the behavior of users aligns with Hickey’s characterization. According to Hickey, Spectators tend to align themselves with…

“We are all Mark Hamill” is a statement that goes beyond a mere reference to the acclaimed actor who played the role of Luke Skywalker in the original “Star Wars” trilogy. Instead, it speaks to a larger concept of interconnectedness, empathy, and the capacity for self-transformation that lies within all of us. At the heart…

Congratulations, you’ve reached the end of the road! It’s time to face the music and come to terms with the fact that your niche/job/gig is about to become a public good. Don’t worry, it’s not your fault, you just happen to be the victim of circumstance. But don’t worry, I’m here to help you recognize…