description: I had some notes based off a recent Patreon subscriber lecture by Plastic Pills Critical Theory and Philosophy podcast about "Structuralist Metaphysics". I decided to pose to Claude some questions about it... and after some refinement had Claude construct the following document. But first, I'll
New Episode: The Kayfabe Presidency & The Border Spectacle In this episode, our AI hosts take my notes and outline to explore the intersection of professional wrestling logic and modern immigration policy. They dive into the concept of "kayfabe"—the professional wrestling term for the "open secret&
Even though I enjoy thinking about politics, it can be easier to have a political conversation at times with someone who is not invested in it. Because they have not been completely indoctrinated yet, they don’t particularly care so will not out of the gate reject what you say
The Nature of Gender: Between Fluidity and Rigidity The truth of what is being communicated regarding gender and language is, in many respects, different from the particular "culture war" debates that dominate the public square. It is a "common sense" viewpoint that you just are what
I might get a lot of flak for this. Many born again Christians speak of a hope for Donald Trump to be “saved”. They might support him and like that he “likes Christians” but hope for a “born again” moment for Trump. After all the smearing of Mamdani by outlets
I saw a post supposedly by an educator expressing frustration about a lack of interest amongst students, and an inability to think without leaning on the internet's instant answers. There were many people in the thread discussing it, blaming a lack of economic prospects and/or capitalism. I
I’ve put together blog posts before, that reference NDE’s, but I’ve come to a… let’s say theological realization. This realization puts another angle or spin on problems I’ve discussed previously. Yet, you can still get something out of this piece without that reading as a
*Update: this “fix” may work for you but after more use I discovered it only “partially works” for me. As in sometimes a scene freezes in place. Your mileage may vary. If you’ve ever tried casting a browser tab from Microsoft Edge to a Google TV (or Chromecast) device
As the AI revolution accelerates, it’s becoming increasingly clear that traditional economic models—those that prioritize currency, trade, and the maintenance of a large consumer base—may be missing something fundamental. Under classical capitalism, the engine of growth is the paid laborer: companies need consumers, and consumers need wages.
A follow-up to "The Paradox of Perfect Bliss" that explores some of the foundations of it's thought in order to more fully address a popular theological objection Since publishing my analysis of how desire shapes our conceptions of heaven and meaning, I've encountered a
From the archive! The basic content remains the same. Follow up Article! : The Impossible Object: Why "Good Desire" Cannot Survive Divine Transformation Throughout human history, we've told ourselves stories about what comes after death - visions of paradise where suffering ends, where all questions find answers,
From the archive! The basic content of this post was first put together in election season prior to the 2024 election results Introduction In the realm of political leadership and governance, two contrasting approaches have emerged as dominant strategies: soft power and blunt power. Soft power relies on persuasion, subtle