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US: 250 Years Later – Part 6: Architecture

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In 1776, architecture was about order, symmetry, and survival. Colonial buildings projected stability long before the nation itself fully achieved it. Two hundred and fifty years later, America builds with algorithms, sustainability goals, and psychological well-being in mind. This letter follows the journey from Georgian homes and Greek columns to smart buildings and skylines that increasingly ask not only how we live, but who we are becoming.

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An Introduction to Philosophy (RLL style) Week 09 – God 1 (Theism) – Part 4: Who put this together?

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The teleological argument invites us to consider purpose in the universe. When we see design, we assume a designer. Whether it’s the intricacy of the eye or the precision of the physical constants, the universe seems to behave as if it’s aiming toward something. But does this point to a creator, or just a vast system of function? Philosophy asks: if the universe is designed, then for what? Is it for life, for consciousness, or for something else entirely?

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