Time truly seems to accelerate relative to the events that surround us. So much has transpired it feels like decades forced into months. Having been now a little over a year since my first article (which you can read here) I can think of no more apt an excuse to sit aside my other more…
Tag: technology
Technocracy: Citizenship
There is in most modern Westerner’s minds a dissonance when it comes to the matter of citizenship and participation in the nation’s inner workings. The Western man will proudly state that he loves his country, while also saying citizenship and voting are rights. An argument once simply made for representation of those who wanted to…
The Shiny Hammer
Despite what the subject material of many articles I’ve written may indicate, I am not a worshiper of technology. I don’t regard anything as untouchable subject material and I strive to always keep my mind open. In more recent times be it blockchain or artificial intelligence there seems to exist a sort of cult idealism…
Economics of Wealth
I write frequently on the topics of the future. I write of the tragedies of the past and how to avoid making the same mistakes, or rather how to rectify such mistakes going forward. Ultimately the many categories I write on distill down to this: how to preserve civilization, and how to improve it. When…
Technocracy: Public Goods and Private Equity In Light Of Automation
As automation continues to advance, many are concerned about the potential displacement of workers. Some have proposed a Universal Basic Income (UBI) as a solution, but this approach has been criticized by many (myself included) for many reasons. In this article, we will explore a potential solution to some of the problems inherent in UBI…
A Critique Of Modern Architecture
If I asked you what a futuristic building looked like, what would come to mind? Glass, steel, and concrete. All are materials that have come to be so associated with the concepts future and modernity they can hardly be differentiated from them. They are often chosen for their durability, cost effectiveness, and ease of use….
Technocracy: Stakeholder Electorates
One of my single most shared articles has been Balancing Tyranny In DAOs (Decentralized Autonomous Organizations). In it, I detailed some of the shortcomings and other issues in networked societies, the most prominent among them being the revolving door stakeholder. This individual is a danger to any DAO because they exist simply to trade value,…
Exploring Technocracy: Preface
While many have claimed to fix politics, very few even came close. Centuries have come and gone with their empires and ideals. Despite the many attempts to reform and improve the political landscape, the issues at hand remain largely unchanged. Corruption, inequality, and moral decay continue to plague governments around the world. It is clear…
Why Voice Assistants Failed and Personal AI
Few things in technology were as captivating in the 2010s as the concept of a voice assistant. Siri, Alexa, Cortana, and many more were marketed as technological breakthroughs that would give users abilities straight out of science fiction. They promised convenience and ease of use, but as has been clear for several years now, they…
Thoughts On AI Assisted Writing
Writing is a truly revolutionary advent in the course of human progression. The use of writing to record thought and provoke ideas and discovery spans the centuries of civilization. It allows for the free exchange and recording of ideas, allowing them to live far beyond the life of their creator. Indeed it is one’s ability…