Tag: Technology
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Identity 2: The Fragmentation of the Individual – Forces Dividing the Self in Contemporary Society
In the previous article, we uncovered identity as necessary (unchangeable and eternally true—it simply is) and eternal, hidden by misconceptions tied to time, nihilism, and cultural emphasis on becoming. Now, we turn to the fragmentation of the individual—how and why our true identity is obscured and divided in today’s world. Modern society, with its rapid…
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City, Country, and Destiny: From Toynbee and Spengler to Severino
The Ancient Tension Civilizations have always carried within them a tension between city and countryside. The countryside ties human life to the soil, the rhythms of nature, the continuity of community and tradition. The city concentrates wealth, intellect, and power, but often at the cost of uprootedness, alienation, and imbalance. This polarity has become particularly…
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The Unveiling of Being – Article 8: Technology, AI, and the Limits of Artificial Thought
The modern world is increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, automation, and digital technologies that promise to revolutionize human existence. Some believe that AI and advanced computation will eventually match or even surpass human intelligence, fundamentally altering our understanding of consciousness, creativity, and thought. This belief rests on the assumption that intelligence is merely an advanced…
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Post 49 – The Fragmentation of the Western Mind: Nihilism, Individualism, and the Illusion of Becoming
The Illusion of Becoming and the Western Mind The Western world, having embraced the belief that reality is fluid and that being is contingent, has plunged into an age of radical individualism and self-determination. This shift, deeply rooted in nihilism, assumes that identity, meaning, and even human nature itself are malleable constructs rather than necessary…
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Post 40 – Nihilism, Mental Health Struggles, and the Role of Technology
Nihilism and the Rise of Mental Health Struggles In recent decades, mental health struggles—including depression, suicide, and substance abuse—have surged at an alarming rate. This rise in psychological distress is not an isolated phenomenon but a symptom of the existential crisis unleashed by postmodern relativism and nihilism. When objective truth is denied and meaning is…
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Post 32 – The Destiny of Technology: The Origins, History, and Future of Técnica
Introduction Technology (técnica) has become central to contemporary civilization, influencing every facet of human existence. However, when viewed through the lens of the Structure of Being, technology is not a product of progress but a manifestation of eternal necessity. What appears as an endless progression is simply the unfolding of what has always been determined…
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Post 31 – The Unfolding of Thought: From Religious Meta-Narratives to Technological Devotion
Throughout history, humanity has shaped its understanding of existence through various grand narratives, each attempting to explain the nature of reality and the role of human beings within it. These narratives have evolved—from religious explanations rooted in an eternal divine order, to secular philosophies grounded in naturalism, to the nihilistic skepticism of the modern era.…
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Post 29 – The Great Myth of Becoming: The Central Illusion of Western Thought
While philosophy emerged from the desire to move beyond myth and provide more rational, logical explanations of reality, it is almost ironic that it inadvertently gave birth to what may be the greatest myth ever conceived: the belief in becoming—the notion that things come into existence and then fade away. Since the dawn of philosophy…
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Post 16 – Western Individualism: A Nihilistic Legacy
A striking feature of Western thought is not only its pervasive nihilism, rooted in the belief that everything emerges from and ultimately returns to nothing, but also its deeply entrenched individualism. The relationship between individualism and nihilism is profound, with the former often serving as a symptom of the latter. But does individualism itself directly…
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Post 11 – Technological Nihilism on a Greek Chessboard
The Greek Chessboard and Western Thought As we’ve seen, nihilism is intrinsic to the foundation of Western thought. Often referred to as the “Greek chessboard,” this foundation established the rules through which Western philosophy has engaged with reality, shaping the trajectory of its history. An obvious question arises: can this foundation be altered, allowing for…
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