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Singularity Ready: Assessing Aristotelianism as a singularity life philosophy
We explore various philosophies and its principles to assess their appropriateness as guides in these accelerating exponential times Aristotelianism Aristotelianism is a philosophical system that originated with the teachings of the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle. Aristotle was a student of Plato and his philosophy focused on the study of nature, logic, ethics, politics, and metaphysics. Aristotelianism is based on the concept of substance and essence, and it emphasizes the importance of empirical observation and logical analysis in understanding the world. The primary concepts in Aristotelianism include the notion of causality, the classification of things into categories, and the...
Singularity Ready: Stoicism as a singularity life philosophy
WE EXPLORE VARIOUS PHILOSOPHIES AND ITS PRINCIPLES TO ASSESS THEIR APPROPRIATENESS AS GUIDES IN THESE ACCELERATING EXPONENTIAL TIMES Stoicism Stoicism is a philosophical school that originated in ancient Greece and was founded by Zeno of Citium in the early 3rd century BC. Stoicism emphasizes rationality, virtue, and self-control as the key to leading a good life. The philosophy teaches that individuals should focus on what they can control, accept what they cannot control, and remain indifferent to external circumstances beyond their control. Stoics believe that emotions such as anger, fear, and desire are destructive and can lead to suffering....
Singularity Ready: Assessing Taoism as a singularity life philosophy
We explore various philosophies and its principles to assess their appropriateness as guides in these accelerating exponential times Taoism Taoism, also known as Daoism, is a Chinese philosophical, ethical, and spiritual belief system that dates back to the 4th century BCE. It is based on the teachings of Laozi, the legendary author of the Daodejing, and Zhuangzi, another influential Taoist philosopher. The central concept of Taoism is the Tao or Dao, which is the natural, spontaneous, and eternal cosmic force that flows through all things. Taoism emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao, embracing simplicity, humility, and inner peace. It...
Singularity Ready: Assessing Singularitarianism as a singularity life philosophy
We explore various philosophies and its principles to assess their appropriateness as guides in these accelerating exponential times Singularitarianism Singularitarianism is a philosophy that centers around the concept of the technological singularity, a hypothetical event in which artificial intelligence (AI) surpasses human intelligence and accelerates technological progress beyond human control. The philosophy proposes that the singularity will have a profound impact on humanity, leading to a new era of technological progress and the possibility of transcending our biological limitations. The principles of Singularitarianism include the belief that exponential technological progress will inevitably lead to the singularity, that the singularity will...