Tag: Philosophy

LLMs for philosophers (and philosophy for LLMs)

(Edit: as some people are reading this, I figured I’d share some of my academic work on the topic — this is about how to think of meaning when it comes to LLMs. The title is missing, it’s anonymous, and I put it through ChatGPT to help anonymous review but feel free to sh...

The design philosophy behind essentials fear of god and its impact on streetwear

The design philosophy behind Essentials Fear of God is based on the idea of elevated basics. The brand’s clothing is simple, but it is made with high-quality materials and attention to detail. The clothing is designed to be versatile and timeless. It is not tied to any specific trend or season...

The Philosophy of Christopher Nolan???s Inception: A Dream Within a Dream?

In our daily lives, the mediated reality permeates our existence, sparking concepts that invade our suggestible psychological systems. While we remain awake, our conceptions are subtly implanted and persuasively shaped by media systems that exert influence over our mental lives. Throughout our day-t...

The Philosophy of Technology: Tracing its Origins from Ancient Greece to the Modern Era

The philosophy of technology is an interdisciplinary field that seeks to understand the nature of technology, its development, and its impact on human society and culture. This branch of philosophy has evolved significantly throughout history, with key thinkers and ideas shaping its development f...

On the Ghosts of Western Philosophy

Many philosophers of different schools have critiqued society and attempted to offer us ways out, but they all seem like dead ends. At this point in time, it may be considered whether these ghosts of the past hold any answers, may they return from the underworld and offer us a path home, or will the...

History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps

Early last year, I started listening to the podcast History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps. Even though I completed a PhD in Philosophy, there are plenty of areas of the history of philosophy I haven’t covered. And while I’m not interested in everything, I’m interested in...

Philosophy Illuminated: Which Came First, The Chicken Or The Egg?

This is a debate that has been ongoing for eons of years through the lens of philosophers and scientists as well as amongst friendly gatherings. The scientific answer leans towards the egg where evolutionary biology suggests that species evolve through small, gradual changes, meaning that at some...

ecophilia ??? an emerging philosophy

I knew the essence of ecophilia was to create beauty by living in loving kinship with our home. Inspired by the biophilia hypothesis, as described and popularised by Edward O. Wilson, which suggests that humans possess an innate tendency to seek connections with nature and other forms of life, what ...