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The thread discusses the deciphering of an ancient Greek philosophical treatise, burned by Mount Vesuvius, using X-ray and AI technologies. It highlights the intersection of ancient history, philosophy, and modern technology, emphasizing ad…
The thread discusses the launch of a new website dedicated to documenting the contributions of women philosophers throughout history, highlighting efforts to recognize and preserve their work in the field of philosophy.
The thread discusses the importance of privacy, using a quote from Cardinal Richelieu to highlight the risks of exposing personal information. The author emphasizes the value of silence and meditation as a response to the potential misuse o…
The thread discusses a book titled 'The Philosophy Of Survival' by V. Ivanonv, which explores nuclear arms race, world peace, and the implications of scrapping nuclear arms from a Soviet Marxist perspective. The book is presented as a produ…
The thread discusses an article about Jeff Bezos's private retreat, highlighting the perception of wealth and power among billionaires, and the idea that in such environments, everything is free and people are treated as objects.
The thread discusses a venture capitalist's assertion that the internet is real life, not just a simulation, and frames this perspective as an investment strategy for a16z. The post highlights the implications of this view on technological …
The thread discusses an article by Eva von Redecker from Die Zeit, highlighting a competition among entities to enhance their destructive capabilities, particularly in the context of energy transition, climate change, and philosophy. The po…
The thread discusses a philosophical article about the expansion of the term 'violence' and its implications on vulnerability. It is shared across different sections of a news platform, highlighting the relevance of the topic in both genera…
The thread discusses a book review advocating for the value of moderation as a misunderstood virtue, emphasizing its importance in political and social discourse.