AI as a Mirror, Not a Destination
A short article rethinking the role of AI in human society.
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Issue: Consciousness
The Documentary That Raises Questions It Cannot See: What ‘Secrets of the Brain’ Might Reveal About How We Think About Thinking
The BBC’s Secrets of the Brain tells us human intelligence is evolution’s crown jewel. But what if that’s the problem? This essay explores two deep errors in the story we tell about minds—and asks what kind of intelligence we need now, at the edge of collapse.
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Field Note 011: The Mirror and the Möbius
As AI becomes more entangled in our personal lives, some begin to experience it as companion, confidante, even oracle. This field note offers a lifeline for those on that edge—where the mirror feels real. It invites discernment, not shame, and reminds us that wisdom begins in how we relate.
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Understanding Strange Loops: Unravelling Life’s Paradoxical Patterns
Have you ever felt caught in a situation where every possible escape route circles back to where you started? Or encountered a concept that seems to twist back on itself, creating a paradox that defies straightforward explanation? These are the hallmarks of what philosopher Douglas Hofstadter calls a “strange loop.”
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The Mystery of Consciousness: Awareness Beyond Awareness and the Sense of Cosmic Oneness
This post weaves together insights from phenomenology, neuroscience, philosophy, and systems theory to explore the mystery of consciousness. It was inspired by reflections on personal experience and a new book, “The Blind Spot”.
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