Philosophical Dictionary
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Plot Twist: Your Reality Might Be Personalized (And Why That's Terrifying)
By Markus Uehleke
Ever noticed how your online world seems perfectly tailored to your tastes? While this personalization can be convenient, it also raises some unsettling questions.
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MOFA is the new MAGA: George Orwell on the political spectrum
By Markus Uehleke
The 2024 U.S. election has taken a surreal turn with Elon Musk and Donald Trump cozying up, all while both camps ironically invoke George Orwell’s "1984" to attack each other. Musk, who frequently warns about dystopias, now mingles with Trump, a figure whose doublespeak mirrors Orwell's warnings. The contradictions are palpable: Musk critiques Big Brother yet controls X (formerly Twitter), a platform central to information manipulation. -
Free Thinkers vs. Paid Thinkers
By Markus Uehleke
We explain philosophy memes so you actually know why you're laughing.
