Perspective: Life today

The Day the Markets Held Their Breath

A poetic fable tracing the moment the Empire of More trembled—sparked not by rebellion, but by tariffs and doubt. As markets shudder, quiet questions stir across gardens, glass towers, and forgotten myths. This is a story of unravelling certainty, felt coherence, and the first soft notes of a new rhythm.

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Tech as the New Religion? Reflections on Greg Epstein’s “Tech Agnostic”

Greg Epstein’s Tech Agnostic argues that technology functions as the new global religion, shaping meaning, identity, and belonging. My blog explores this idea through two ChatGPT experiments—framing Constantine’s conversion in startup terms and TikTok as a church invitation—highlighting technology’s parallels with religion and the urgent need for ethical reflection.

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Pestilence and Recovery: Eurasia between 1300 AD and 1500 AD

The era of “Pestilence and Recovery” illustrates how societies respond to existential threats not merely with survival, but with transformation. Whether through the consolidation of state power, the revival of cultural traditions, or the exploration of new frontiers, the aftermath of the Black Death set in motion processes that would define the course of global history for centuries to come.

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