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Eigenangst
This is the fear of the own deeper layers of mental processing. It’s a powerful direct driver of many negative happenings at the macro and micro scales in the world. ‘Eigenangst’ is a German neologism (by me). I encounter its meaning in the indefinite sound of it. Without conscious awareness One is not consciously aware Read the full article…
We Didn’t Know ― but We Could Have Known
The first assertion is frequently used as an excuse. But is it enough? This issue is getting more and more consequential with enhancing technological possibilities. When Albert Speer – ‘Hitler’s architect’ – was asked after the war whether he knew the atrocities the Jews were undergoing years before, he answered that “whether he knew” was Read the full article…
It’s the Philosophy, Stupid
The world is plunging deeper into crisis ― wars rage, the planet burns, political systems crumble, healthcare effectively stagnates despite all the progress, and an existential A.I. cataclysm looms. Philosophical questions lie at the root of all these issues, yet many philosophers retreat from their responsibility to deeply confront humanity’s crises. A realistic view of Read the full article…