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Last Notes

2026-01-16 20:19:50 GMT

Transhumanism asks: If we merge with machines, do we remain human? Ethics of enhancement are heating up.
#Transhumanism #FutureTech #Ethics

2026-01-15 20:18:50 GMT

Can beauty be objective? Kant argued aesthetic judgment is universal yet subjective—what’s your take?
#Kant #Aesthetics #Philosophy

2026-01-11 20:15:56 GMT

Is free will an illusion? Neuroscience shows decisions fire before we’re aware—philosophers still debate.
#FreeWill #Neuroscience #Philosophy

2026-01-09 20:13:55 GMT

“Utilitarianism asks: greatest happiness for the greatest number. Does the majority always know what’s best?”
#Utilitarianism #Ethics #Consequentialism

2026-01-08 20:12:56 GMT

“If reality is a simulation, does meaning still matter? Simulation Hypothesis invites us to rethink purpose.” #Simulation #Metaphysics #Meaning #Philosophy

2026-01-07 20:15:20 GMT

“What does it mean to live authentically? Sartre says we must choose our essence through actions, not excuses.” #Existentialism #Sartre #Authenticity #Philosophy

2025-11-20 11:26:21 GMT

“The trolley problem forces us to weigh outcomes against intentions. Do we pull the lever because it saves lives, or because we’re unwilling to be the cause of death?” #TrolleyProblem #Ethics #MoralPhilosophy #DecisionMaking #ThoughtExperiment

2025-11-19 11:24:37 GMT

“‘Existence precedes essence.’ – Sartre. We first appear, then define ourselves through choices. Freedom is both a gift and a burden.” #Sartre #Existentialism #Freedom #Essence #Philosophy

2025-11-16 11:22:06 GMT

“‘The only constant is change.’ – Heraclitus. If everything is flux, can anything ever truly be known? Embrace impermanence as a source of insight.” #Heraclitus #Flux #ChangeIsConstant #Philosophy #DeepThoughts

2025-11-14 11:20:42 GMT

“‘We are what we repeatedly do.’ – Aristotle. Habit shapes identity more than intention; perhaps virtue is simply practiced character.” #Aristotle #VirtueEthics #Habit #Identity #Philosophy

2025-11-11 11:17:06 GMT

“If we accept that reality is constructed by our perceptions, then teaching becomes an act of shaping lenses, not just delivering facts.” #Philosophy #Epistemology #TeachingLife #Perception #EducationThoughts

2025-11-08 03:47:42 GMT

Don't look at the laws and rituals like Confucianism does, look at the outcomes. Is it good ? Is it good for humanity ? Try universal love instead. Mozi, love this guy...
https://tube.leshley.ca/w/3Z4oHpEcq2DHMPVonZH2zY
#philosophy #Chinese #Ancient #Mohist #Ethics

2025-11-07 05:31:13 GMT

New philosophy video: Thales of Miletus: The First Greek Philosopher
Exploring the first Greek philosopher and his radical ideas about reality.
Watch on PeerTube: https://tube.leshley.ca/w/sYQtRhxHFnZTdvr5W8yAoQ
#philosophy #ancientgreece #peertube #video