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Join date: Feb 18, 2026

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I am a PhD chemist, working in process development for the manufacture of semiconductor devices. I have had a long interest in understanding philosophical ideas and using them to improve my life.

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Jun 14, 20263 min
Is the Elon Musk view of productive abundance via robotics a likely outcome, and what impact will it have on society?
It's a bold but plausible long-term vision, grounded in real technological trends, though the timeline, implementation, and human/societal outcomes are highly uncertain. Elon Musk has repeatedly articulated this view: advanced AI and robotics (e.g., Tesla Optimus) will drive explosive productivity growth, leading to an "age of abundance," universal high income (UHI) rather than basic income, work becoming optional (like a hobby), and money losing relevance. Is the Prediction Reasonable? Yes,...

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Jun 13, 20264 min
The Evolution of Ethics
Ethics: From Greek Gym Rats to Medieval Guilt Trips and Back Again You ever stop and think about how we got here, ethically speaking? I mean, not the big cosmic "why are we here" stuff, but the day-to-day "should I eat the last donut or pretend I'm virtuous" kind of decisions. Turns out, humanity took the scenic route. A two-thousand-year detour through some truly spectacular philosophical traffic jams. Let's start at the beginning, with the original ethics coach himself: Aristotle. Aristotle...

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Jun 12, 20265 min
Fly your rocket
The universe runs on rules, whether we like it or not. Drop a toaster in the bathtub and the physics lecture arrives instantly, no RSVP required. The same principle applies upstairs, between your ears. Mental focus is not a suggestion. It is the physics of the human soul—an invisible but non-negotiable set of forces that either propel you forward or leave you spinning in place like a shopping cart with one bad wheel. The trouble is, most of us treat focus like a personality trait we might...

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