We’re not here to fix the world. Not really. The idea that we must engage endlessly with the problems handed down to us — repeating the same outrage, the same struggles, the same attempts at revolution — feels less like progress and more like participation in an elaborate, self-sustaining illusion. The trick isn’t just deception; it’s the mechanism that keeps us fighting within the game, rather than seeing beyond it.
Category: Lux Colloquii
What defines intelligence? Is it raw computational power, the ability to reason logically, or something deeper — an intuitive, creative force that can’t be measured on a standardized test? The question has fascinated philosophers, scientists, and mystics alike. As artificial intelligence grows more sophisticated, and as unconventional thinkers continue to challenge the status quo, the very definition of intelligence itself remains a moving target.
It’s easy to get lost in the labyrinth of ideas — past lives, reincarnation, karma, hypnosis, and the nature of reality itself. We’ve been told that we are bound by cycles, debts, and lessons, yet the more one examines these frameworks, the more they start to resemble the same old control mechanisms dressed up in spiritual language. If we are fragments of an infinite source, why would that source impose rigid, Earth-centric laws of punishment and reward? Perhaps the deeper truth lies beyond the narratives we’ve inherited — beyond the neatly packaged stories that keep us tethered to a cycle we never agreed to. Maybe the real journey isn’t about atoning for imagined past sins, but about breaking free from the illusion that we were ever bound at all.
The world we live in is shaped more by perception than reality, often curated by those in power to serve their interests. Whether through education, media, or entertainment, narratives are crafted to influence public opinion, stifle dissent, and justify authoritarian policies. One of the most persistent myths – overpopulation – has been weaponized to create fear, justify restrictions, and manipulate human behavior.
Japan fascinates many for its balance between tradition and modernity, stability and progress, restraint and indulgence. Despite having a lower GDP per capita than some Western nations, its people generally report high satisfaction, longevity, and social cohesion. But is this the result of conscious societal choices? And if so, are there other nations that have taken a similar path?