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Ethics & Morality

A collection of 28 issues

The Quiet Cage : How Society Has Been Domesticating Humans?

I have often wondered, as I sit in the silence of my solitude, about the invisible bars encasing our lives. They are not made of steel, nor are they obvious. They are the bars of norms, expectations, and institutional conditioning that I have come to see as society’s quiet

Living, a Multi-Dimensional Payoff Function

In navigating the contours of existence, I have often questioned the reductionist paradigms that frame life as a sequence of linear decisions aimed at singular, deterministic outcomes. Rather, I have come to perceive life as a multi-dimensional payoff function — a philosophical metaphor capturing the complex interplay of values, desires, and

Essence of Humanity : The Foundational Needs of Time, Affection, and Respect

In 2007, my father, with quiet wisdom, shared a simple yet profound truth (which I realized much later) : life’s essence revolves around time, affection, and respect. He explained me : how being mindful of these three would guide me through every challenge, help me cultivate a life of dignity and

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

Why Realistic Pessimism is a Gift in a Delusional World of Optimism?

It’s strange to live in a world where optimism is marketed as the only viable option for a meaningful life. “Stay positive!” they say, wielding optimism as a panacea for all things bleak. But does relentless optimism make us any less exposed to life’s absurdities? If anything, optimism

The Synthetic Reality : Are GenAI’s Hallucinations a Mirror of Our Collective Unconscious?

Every so often, I find myself pondering a simple yet profoundly unsettling question : What is reality? Traditionally, we might define it as a shared, objective world, one that is perceived through our senses and verified by consensus. But when I turn to the world of Generative AI (GenAI), this clean

The Hallucinations of GenAI : A Reflection on Reality, Perception, and the Mirage of Intelligence

It has often struck me, that in our quest to create machines that think, we may inadvertently be birthing ones that hallucinate. Hallucination, a term that conjures images of altered perceptions and fractured realities, is often whispered with caution in the realms of GenAI. What is it about this phenomenon

Morality and Ethics : Designed for Survival, Not Truth

Humans, as complex beings driven by both instinct and reason, face a central dilemma : the pursuit of survival versus the pursuit of truth. While we pride ourselves on being rational creatures, evolution suggests that survival, not truth, has been the guiding force behind our development. Our moral and ethical frameworks,