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An Introduction to Philosophy (RLL style) Week 12 – Ethics 2 (Objectivism) – Part 4: Where do gut feelings come from?

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Ethical objectivism isn’t just about external rules; it’s also about listening to our gut feelings—those moments when something feels right or wrong, even if no one else has told us. Our intuition acts as an internal moral barometer, guiding us toward ethical truths that may be hardwired into us. Whether it’s the guilt we feel when we cross a line or the peace we find when we act with integrity, these gut reactions may point to universal truths that transcend culture and time.

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An Introduction to Philosophy (RLL style) Week 02 – Logic Part 7: Summary – Is AI going to kill us with logic?

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Logic alone doesn’t make us human, and it doesn’t make machines dangerous either. What matters is how logic dances with creativity, intuition, and imagination. AI reflects our thinking back to us, revealing both our strengths and our blind spots. When we treat logic as a partner rather than a weapon, it becomes a tool for deeper understanding and more meaningful connection, not domination or fear.

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An Introduction to Philosophy (RLL style) Week 02 – Logic Part 6: Did Spock really have Kirk’s back?

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Dear Mr. Spock, In the vast expanse of the universe, your dedication to logic has always been a guiding star. But as your dear friend Dr. McCoy often reminded us, there’s a place for a little illogic, a little emotion, and a little human messiness in the grand conversation. After all, logic might be the … Read more

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