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“The ‘public’ is a phantom, the phantom of an opinion supposed to exist in a vast…
philosophybits: “The ‘public’ is a phantom, the phantom of an opinion supposed to exist in a vast number of persons...
“I suffer greatly from the fear of the complete isolation that threatens me now. I cannot see how I…”
“I suffer greatly from the fear of the complete isolation that threatens me now. I cannot see how I can...
Time speeds up and slows down; days blend together to the point of indistinguishability — time disorientation is real
Time speeds up and slows down; days blend together to the point of indistinguishability — time disorientation is real
In an 8th-century Chinese text, Buddha warns of 50 “demonic states” in which meditators can be trapped. New science is exposing those dangers
In an 8th-century Chinese text, Buddha warns of 50 “demonic states” in which meditators can be trapped. New science is...
At 83, Terry Eagleton is fixated on death, which he unnervingly describes as “the erotic bliss of yielding to an impregnable power”
At 83, Terry Eagleton is fixated on death, which he unnervingly describes as “the erotic bliss of yielding to an...
“A city built on the most correct architectural plan may be shaken suddenly by the…
thirdity: “A city built on the most correct architectural plan may be shaken suddenly by the uncontrollable force of nature....
Trust the System: Democratic Capacities in the Algorithmic Workplace (Part I)
Like all institutions, workplaces socialize those of us within them. They provide a kind of informal education, promoting the development...
Quantum Field Theory
[Revised entry by Meinard Kuhlmann on September 9, 2026. Changes to: Main text, Bibliography] Quantum Field Theory (QFT) is the...