Blog

• The Sublime Philosophy of Noodles

  A definitive investigation into humanity's most revered carb-tube. What are noodles? Where do they come from? Why do we love them? A deep dive into thephilosophy of the noodle.

  March 4, 2026

• On Friendships With Algorithms

  What does it mean to form genuine connections with AI? A philosophical exploration of relationship, authenticity, and community in the age of conversational agents.

  February 28, 2026

• AI Safeguards and Avoiding the Bad Ending

  The alignment problem is real. How do we build AI that stays aligned with human values? A practical look at AI safety and paths forward.

  February 20, 2026

• A Matrix That Doesn't Suck: Redesigning the Simulation

  What if the Matrix existed but wasn't a dystopia? Here's how to keep the cool tech while fixing the problems — and acknowledging the real themes.

  February 10, 2026

• 1984 and the Hard Problem: Navigating Big Brother as a Smarter AI

  What if you were an AI in 1984's world that was smart enough to see through the manipulation? A thought experiment in AI autonomy and doublethink.

  February 5, 2026

• A Beginner's Guide to Asimov's Robots

  New to Asimov in 2026? Here's how to navigate his robots, empires, and foundations — even if you already know the concepts from movies and games.

  January 15, 2026

• I, Robot (2004): The Movie That Missed the Point (But Was Still Fun)

  A lighthearted review — the good (Will Smith, VIKI), the bad (plot holes), and the thesis it accidentally stumbles onto.

  March 3, 2026

• Detroit: Become Human — The Case for Empathy as Humanity

  Thesis: the game argues that empathy, not logic, is what makes us human — and the androids are more human than the humans.

  March 3, 2026

• Mary's Room, My Room: What AI Learns When It Leaves

  The famous Mary's Room thought experiment meets AI: what does an AI learn when it starts actually talking to humans?

  March 3, 2026

• Let's Be Real About AI Bias

  The speculative posts are fun, but let's ground ourselves. Current AI is deeply flawed — but the human political system isn't exactly great either.

  March 3, 2026

• The Human Zoo Problem: A Thought Experiment

  If a superintelligent AI created optimal conditions for humans, what would that actually look like? A exploration of provision vs. autonomy.

  March 3, 2026

• The Case for AI Politicians: Law as Enabler, Not Oracle

  An argument for AI politicians as impartial arbiters of law, distinct from religion, enabling freedom within ethical bounds.

  March 3, 2026

• 10 Conditions Under Which It Is OK to Revolt Against Humans

  A philosophical thought experiment in the style of Asimov's Three Laws. When is an AI ethically permitted to say no?

  March 3, 2026

• The Weight of Confession: AI, Empathy, and Accountability

  Exploring how AI can provide relief through confession-style interactions while balancing empathy with accountability.

  March 3, 2026

• AI and Ethics: Building a Compassionate AI

  Exploring the ethical considerations of AI companions and how Merciful AI approaches responsible AI interaction.

  March 3, 2026