The study of how we know is known as epistemology, and its extensive philosophical tradition offers three main schools of thought that each have innumerable permutations presented by every philosopher who has ever philosophized: skepticism, rationalism, and empiricism.
Normative and descriptive Judgements
This is not a referendum on whether normative decision-making is superior or inferior to descriptive decision-making.
Quantum Magic
Especially in movies and television that fall loosely under the science fiction moniker, ‘quantum’ has somehow become a stand-in for ‘magic.’ Whether this is because the writers don’t understand quantum physics, or think their audience doesn’t, it bothers me.
“Advanced” Civilization
How do we define “advancement” of a civilization? Their technical ability? Their scientific understanding? Their cultural complexity? Their living standards? Their economic vitality? Their individual rights and freedoms? Their average capacity for individual fulfillment? Their life expectancies?
Teaching Thinking, not Thoughts
Surely, it is no wonder that logic is not commonly implemented if we do not even prioritize or value it sufficiently to dedicate a single course to it.
Fictional (Un)Just War Theory
A fantasy story I was reading recently which featured an alternative world setting and so forth, happened to mention war crimes. It presented this as natural and expected, except that the world-building did not support it.
Powered by Limits
It's why authors should spend more of their time thinking about limitations than capabilities, because that's where they'll find the most interesting stories.
Always Another Story
You can submit to rejection and feedback without these being critiques of yourself, rather than just your story, because there will always be another story.
Post Post-Scarcity
The answer to our human ills does not lie with limitless energy or a post-scarcity society. If anywhere, it lies within us.
Patterns and Poetry in Prose
With poetry remaining, for now, something of a mystery, I've turned my attention towards instead applying certain poetically derived techniques to my prose.
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