Sometimes, the safest place is in the middle of the storm. #RandomThoughts #PseudoPhilosophy

Dangerous Ideas of “ #Longtermism ” and “ #ExistentialRisk ” ❧ Current Affairs https://www.currentaffairs.org/2021/07/the-dangerous-ideas-of-longtermism-and-existential-risk

>So-called rationalists have created a disturbing #SecularReligion that looks like it addresses humanity’s deepest problems, but actually justifies pursuing the social preferences of elites.

It's also definitely an excellent illustration of the « arsonist firefighter» expression !

#pseudophilosophy #pseudorationalism

The Dangerous Ideas of “Longtermism” and “Existential Risk” ❧ Current Affairs

<p>So-called rationalists have created a disturbing secular religion that looks like it addresses humanity’s deepest problems, but actually justifies pursuing the social preferences of elites.</p>

Current Affairs

Pet peeve:
People talking about mankind as "living in the matrix" as if that's some deep shit.

#PseudoPhilosophy

The Dangerous Populist Science of Yuval Noah Harari ❧ Current Affairs

<p>The best-selling author is a gifted storyteller and popular speaker. But he sacrifices science for sensationalism, and his work is riddled with errors.</p>

Current Affairs

Remember: Life is beautiful but thorny.

I always will because I have massive scratches on my arms to get this shot (and a few other) inside a runaway rose bush that will surely scar.

#Photography #PhotoWalk #Canon #Flowers #PseudoPhilosophy

Occasionally you must focus in on the small things to blur out the the ugliness you perceive around you.

#Photography #Canon #Spring #Photowalk #Flowers #PseudoPhilosophy