Topic

Consciousness

A collection of 40 issues

The Psychopolitics of Desire : Sovereignty, Subjugation, and the Endless Loop of Yearning

In moments of stillness, when the frenetic hum of modern life momentarily subsides, a disquieting thought takes hold of me : are the desires that drive my choices, shape my ambitions, and tether me to this world truly mine? Or am I merely a vessel — a transient repository for yearnings that

Endless Hunger : The Economy as a Machine of Desire and Transformation

The economy is often treated as a mechanistic system, ruled by equations of supply and demand, cycles of growth and recession, and abstract concepts like “market forces.” But what if we step beyond the cold calculus and see it instead as a “desiring-machine” — a sprawling, interconnected system not merely driven

What Becomes of Us When Stripped of Our Illusions?

We live amidst illusions so deeply woven into the fabric of our lives that most of us mistake them for reality. They are comforting shrouds — myths of permanence, constructs of meaning, the false coherence of identity, the allure of progress. These illusions sustain us, individually and collectively, like fragile scaffolding

Death and Sleep : What If They Are Twins?

Every night I lay my head down, surrendering to sleep, it feels like a rehearsal for a greater cessation. Sleep, the most familiar phenomenon of living, so intimately mirrors death that it seems almost poetic, even haunting. What if these two — the darkness of sleep and the abyss of death

The Fragile Reign of Reason : Why Perfect Logic is a Myth?

Logic, they say, is the highest faculty of human intelligence — a tool that sets us apart, elevates us from chaos, and grants us a semblance of control over a fundamentally indifferent universe. But as I sit here, reflecting on countless instances when reason faltered in the face of human complexity,

The Priori Principle of Thought : Beneath the Bedrock of Knowing

As I sit alone in the soft glow of an afternoon that insists on being both languid and restless, a question takes shape in the space between my thoughts : How is it that I think at all? Not the kind of thought that rolls easily off the tongue in casual

The Curse of Perfection : When Striving for the Best Brings the Worst

Human life is a cascade of desires — those intricate yearnings that push us toward goals, status, and meaning. Among these, the pursuit of “the best” holds a special allure. Striving for the best house, the best career, the best partner, or the best life — all resonate deeply with our ideals

The Absurdity of Hope : Is It Rational to Hope in an Irrational World?

I often wonder if hope is, at its core, a paradox. We live in a world that vacillates between the logical and the absurd, a reality riddled with chaos yet punctuated by beauty. In such a world, I ask myself : is hope an act of defiance, or is it a

Asymmetry in Value Creation and Nihilism : A Philosophical Intersection (part 2)

Nihilism, particularly in its existential form, is the belief that life lacks inherent meaning, purpose, or value. This worldview emphasizes that the structures and beliefs humans create to make sense of the world — moral systems, societal hierarchies, or personal achievements — are ultimately meaningless in the face of an indifferent universe.

Value Creation is Not Symmetric : Life, Relationships, and Organizations

Humans are inherently driven to seek value, create meaning, and leave a lasting impact. This urge to create value is deeply embedded in our psychology, touching on our need for survival, social connection, identity, purpose, and legacy. Value creation — the process of generating meaningful outcomes, benefits, or impact — is often