The Real Animals of the World
•8 min read
Shaped by fear, war, and ambition, four very different creatures pursue very different visions of power. Some discover that becoming strong enough to survive can create problems of its own.
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Mayflies and the Toxic Side of "Carpe Diem"
•5 min read
Mayflies have become a metaphor for how short and fleeting life is, but humans have to deal with mortality, meaning, and consequences. This essay looks at the darker side of carpe diem and why trying to “make every day count” can sometimes do more harm than good.
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The "Person" on the Other Side of the Screen
•6 min read
If an AI behaves exactly like a person in every interaction that matters, is the distinction relevant for us? And more importantly, should we learn how to live alongside entities that only need to appear human in a healthy cognitive way?
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