Compassion — for even pests, even if we otherwise kill them, because none of us asked to be in these predicaments. Wanting something else, some other configuration where being killed or eaten or otherwise sacrificed isn't considered necessary. Not wanting life like this, the way it currently is. And why should we?Why should we just … Continue reading Rejecting the Default
Limits and Choices
Me People often justify the suffering that occurs with explanations like compassion and opposites (“without bad no good”) and growth and such. But no one should have to go through this. Likewise, they can speak of limitations (like with being human) being necessary. But it’s not limitations in and of themselves I am against; I … Continue reading Limits and Choices
Paradigms
Suffering and Meaning There are some who may experience ontological shock when presented the idea of no suffering. Some trauma survivors could potentially be among that group. It is the suffering that was meaningless – not one's survival, but the suffering itself, because no one should have to go through that. One can be proud … Continue reading Paradigms
Pragmatism
Me The mystical idea of “there is no good and bad” seems pedantic (maybe “dismissive” would be a better word? Not sure what word to use here) when we experience such anyway. Like clearly, things that cause immense suffering, well, cause immense suffering. [I wanted to use a word that was something like “removed” or … Continue reading Pragmatism
Free Will
I'm aware that even noble intentions/goals (e.g,, the end of suffering) can lead to issues and can even head down a sinister path (whether intentionally or not), so I consider the following important: means matter the end does not justify atrocious means respect for agency/autonomy allowing voluntary suffering (the choice to remain "opted in") or … Continue reading Free Will
Transhumanism
I think people have a good point to be skeptical of transhumanism -- or if not transhumanism itself then its execution and implications. Abigail from Philosophy Tube provides a good overview.* *I'd add on to Abigail's statement about posthumanism: Abigail states that the eventuality/aim of transhumanism/transhumanists is posthumanism. While transhumanism being a bridge to posthumanism … Continue reading Transhumanism
Unimpossible
A Chat With Claude: An Excerpt Me The existence of the unknown can and has been proven; just take a look at scientific progression, at discoveries and innovations. I am drawn to questioning supposed wisdoms. I am drawn to stepping outside of the collective. Most of all, I am drawn to the possibility of no … Continue reading Unimpossible
History
Note: These posts may seem "naive" or "detached from reality." However, they are not a denial of what is but an exploration of what could be. They are an invitation to allow yourself to imagine. If one could rewrite history -- and I mean actually change what happened rather than "rewrite history" by lying about … Continue reading History
Symbiosis
Today I found myself pondering symbiosis. Symbiotic Relationships 101 parasitism - host organism harmed while the other organism benefits (think having a bacterial infection; you would be the host and the bacteria would be the parasitic organism) commensalism - host organism neither harmed nor helped while the other organism benefits (possible example could be some … Continue reading Symbiosis
Defy
Despite whatever threats there may be, I will do this anyway. Despite any fears, I will live and do as I will to what is mine. It is my right, and for me to stop, they will have to pry it from my cold dead hands. And if they do, I will haunt them when … Continue reading Defy
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