by Jule Owen | Jun 21, 2024 | Activism, Book review, Climate activisim, Crisis, Existential Risk, Systematic change, Uncategorized
In an era where global crises seem to cascade one after another—climate change, pandemics, economic instability—Children of a Modest Star: Planetary Thinking for an Age of Crises emerges as a clarion call for a radical shift in how we perceive our place in the cosmos....
by Jule Owen | Aug 17, 2023 | Book review, Human belief, Myth, Scientism, Uncategorized
Mary Midgley, one of the most profound philosophers of the 20th century, presents a compelling argument in her book The Myths We Live By (2003). She challenges the idea that myths are simply outdated or false stories, asserting instead that myths are essential to how...
by Jule Owen | Feb 18, 2022 | Book review, Technology, Uncategorized
In A Dangerous Master: How to Keep Technology from Slipping Beyond Our Control, Wendell Wallach delves into the profound ethical and societal challenges posed by rapid technological advancements. The book serves as a critical examination of how our increasing reliance...
by Jule Owen | Feb 18, 2022 | Artificial General Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence, Book review, Human brain, Uncategorized
The human brain has long been a subject of fascination for scientists, philosophers, and thinkers alike. The sheer complexity of this organ, which governs thought, emotion, and behaviour, has inspired countless theories about its functioning. One particularly...
