Category: Future of Thought
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Preparing Minds for the Machine Age
In a world increasingly influenced by artificial intelligence, traditional education falls short in preparing us for the future. “Preparing Minds for the Machine Age: Rethinking Education for an Unpredictable Future” argues for an educational transformation that cultivates adaptability and comfort with the unknown, rather than relying on rote learning and standardization.
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The Illusion of Teaching
In a world filled with teaching, does true learning actually occur? While machines excel in knowledge and skill-based tasks, there remains a form of learning unique to human consciousness. This learning is life itself, untethered by methods or goals. It doesn’t lead to certificates, but it’s pivotal for understanding the essence of life uncorrupted. As…
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To See Human Beings
Walking among passersby, we label them as strangers, distinct from our selves. But questioning this “Self” leads to deeper introspection: if there’s no “I,” is there another? Without this “I”, is there a need for categorization? This perception shapes our interactions, potentially seeing others as rivals. A shift in perspective might change how we truly…
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Life without thoughts
Can life exist without thoughts? This age-old question, wrapped in endless strings of thoughts, remains unanswered. Wherever we are, thoughts accompany us, raising questions about a thoughtless existence. To genuinely explore this, we must move beyond mere thinking, and dive into the very fabric of our being, where thoughts and self might just be intertwined.
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Self-Inquiry
Thought—incessantly it seeks to think, yet seldom does it delve into its own true nature. It generates and modifies material using its own hues and tools, but why is it so infrequent in questioning? The challenge is not in the guise of thought, but in seeking its essence, its origin. We strive to understand words,…
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What Brings an End to Words?
What brings an end to words? Confronting this question propels us into an exploration of the unknown. Words are our reality, our identity. Yet, in their silence, we uncover a profound beauty within ourselves, a beauty untouched by verbal expression. This journey into the silent realm, this quest to unveil our essence, represents the deepest…
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The Unfolding Question
Embrace a state of questioning, an ‘attention to the unknown.’ Begin your journey with the humbling acknowledgement that you truly do not know. Surrender to this state of wonder. This is the beauty of a question, an unfolding from not knowing to not knowing. In the unknown lies life itself, infinite possibilities, and the end…
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Raindrop Wisdom
The present moment, continuously shifting yet perpetually now, cannot be truly known. It’s an eternal dance, akin to raindrops in their unpredictable ballet. A single moment of this ‘raindrop wisdom’ reveals deep beauty. So, empty your mind of what you know, and reside where you are: in the ever-present now.
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Beneath Silence
Understanding and aligning with our will is essential to finding peace. However, peace isn’t achieved by resisting or avoiding conflict. It comes from accepting the current state of being. It’s vital to realize that peace and conflict cannot coexist – when one is present, the other is absent. Our desires determine the path we tread;…
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Beyond Artificial Intelligence: The Dawn of Unknowing
“Beyond Artificial Intelligence: The Dawn of Unknowing” by Amihai Loven explores the impending transformation of thought due to artificial intelligence. He posits that all forms of thought could be effectively mechanized and asserts that the future lies in the concept of ‘unknowing’, a state beyond familiar knowledge, a space where creativity blooms unconditioned by previous…