The triad of Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability (CIA) is frequently described as the set of “fundamental principles” of information security. This characterization, although widespread in …
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Suffering-First Initiatives. Different Ways of Organizing Around Suffering
Versión en Español Version française There is a relatively small but diverse set of people, projects, and organizations that share an especially strong concern with suffering. …
When the Diagnosis Becomes the Goal
In a conflict such as the one between Russia and Ukraine, at least in principle, two symmetrical questions could be asked. Could certain Russian actions …
The Lobsters on the Titanic
In 2026, AI alignment was already being discussed even within the U.S. government. It made no difference. By 2028, Eliezer Yudkowsky’s worst predictions had begun …
Seven Sources of Epistemic Error
When reasoning goes wrong, it does not always go wrong for the same reason. Sometimes the problem lies in the argument itself: a fallacy is …
Why are some sweeping generalizations more acceptable than others?
Tolerance, Taboo, and the Changing Dynamics of Power [Versión en español] In a broadly environmental and rhetorical context, someone can say that “humanity is a …
The Moral Attractor
[Versión en español] Abstract Why do some conflicts come to occupy an enormous space in public debate while others, involving comparable or even greater suffering, …
What Exists Independently of Anyone Being Able to Experience It?
[Versión en español] A classic question in the philosophy of mathematics asks whether mathematics is invented or discovered. However, this question can be understood as …
The Shape Beneath the Music
[Versión en español] Can we map minimal musical patterns, better understand their effects, and explore regions that remain relatively underused? A personal exploration of recurring …
Abu al-Ala al-Ma’arri
[Versión en Español] Abu al-Ala al-Ma’arri is one of the most fascinating examples of radical thought in medieval intellectual history. A Syrian poet and prose …