In a world swamped with information, swift opinions, and fleeting attention, the philosopher may seem like a relic, too slow for the news cycle, too abstract for boardrooms, and too reflective for activism. Yet, if we understand philosophy not as… Read More »What is a Good Philosopher?
When I recently revisited the parable of the blind men and the elephant in the context of AI, I argued that technical experts, ethicists, entrepreneurs, and regulators each feel only one rough patch of a continuously changing creature. That metaphor… Read More »From Blind Spots to Complexity: Morin, Phronēsis, and the Future of Artificial Intelligence
Edgar Morin’s “paradigm of complexity” and Aristotle’s phronēsis at first seem to occupy different philosophical domains—the former a twentieth-century critique of reductionist epistemology, the latter an ancient virtue of ethical discernment. Yet when read together they reveal a deep kinship.… Read More »Toward a Phronetic-Complex Epistemology: Morin and Aristotle in Dialogue
The modern monetary system, centred on fiat currency, international exchange rates, and speculative markets, presents a stark contrast to the ethical and philosophical insights offered by Aristotle in his Nicomachean Ethics. Aristotle’s understanding of money is deeply rooted in his broader… Read More »A Reflective Critique of the Modern-Day Money System in Light of Aristotle’s Views
In the annals of philosophy, René Descartes’ proclamation, “In order to seek truth, it is necessary once in the course of our life to doubt, as far as possible, of all things,” stands as a call for scepticism and critical… Read More »The Imperative of Doubt: Descartes’ Legacy in the Age of Misinformation
Charles Bukowski’s quote, “Can you remember who you were, before the world told you who you should be?” serves as a stark reminder of the often-unnoticed forces shaping our identity and existence. This question, seemingly simple, invites us into a… Read More »Rediscovering Authenticity: Navigating the Self Beyond Societal Scripts
In the whirlwind of technological advancements, AI emerges as a monumental force, reshaping industries, societies, and the very fabric of human existence. Within this transformative landscape, the words of Peter Drucker, a luminary in the field of management theory, resonate… Read More »The Imperative of Adaptive Logic in the AI Era
In the rapidly evolving landscape of the 21st century, marked by the unprecedented rise of AI, businesses find themselves at a critical juncture. The integration of AI into the fabric of our professional and personal lives has not only transformed… Read More »Chief Philosophy Officer: A role whose time has come?