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  • The Tower of Babel: Genesis 11:1-9

    The Tower of Babel: Genesis 11:1-9

    What is the meaning of the story of the Tower of Babel, found in Genesis 11:1-9? It is such a strange tale, and so much […]

    History, Literature, Religion, Technology
    February 23, 2025

    Jacob Michael King

  • The Mock Human Sacrifice at CERN

    The Mock Human Sacrifice at CERN

    In 2016, a video of an mock human sacrifice at CERN went viral. It’s fake, but whoever made it wants you to think it’s real. […]

    History, Literature, Religion, Technology
    February 22, 2025

    Jacob Michael King

  • Politics and the English Language By George Orwell

    Politics and the English Language By George Orwell

    “Politics and the English Language” is a warning from George Orwell about the political dangers of bad writing. It is as urgent now as the […]

    History, Literature, Politics
    February 22, 2025

    Jacob Michael King

  • What is the Secret Book of John?

    What is the Secret Book of John?

    The Secret Book of John, also known as the Apocryphon of John, is an ancient text composed some time in the second century. It is […]

    Religion
    February 20, 2025

    Jacob Michael King

  • An Economist Teaches Us How To Live In A Simulation

    An Economist Teaches Us How To Live In A Simulation

    Inspired by Nick Bostrom’s simulation hypothesis, Economist Robert Hanson wrote a brief and fascinating article, in which teaches us how to live in a simulation. […]

    Media, Philosophy, Technology
    February 18, 2025

    Jacob Michael King

  • Is Simulation Theory A Religion?

    Is Simulation Theory A Religion?

    Is simulation theory a valid scientific hypothesis, or is it a new religion? Simulation theory, first proposed by philosopher Nick Bostrom, is often cited, but […]

    Philosophy, Religion
    February 17, 2025

    Jacob Michael King

  • The Last Clip You’ll Ever Watch

    The Last Clip You’ll Ever Watch

    Ted Turner, founder of CNN, created a video to be played in the event of a nuclear apocalypse. It is a beautiful, strange, and haunting artifact.

    History, Media
    October 26, 2023

    Jacob Michael King

  • Social Media and the Attention Economy

    Social Media and the Attention Economy

    In the future, attention may be more valuable than money. This article examines the concept of the attention economy in the light of social media and artificial intelligence.

    Media, Technology
    July 12, 2023

    Jacob Michael King

  • Deepfakes and the End of History

    Deepfakes and the End of History

    Deepfakes are a threat to civilization. This article explores the social, economic, and political consequences of the coming AI catastrophe.

    Media, Philosophy, Technology
    July 6, 2023

    Jacob Michael King

  • Podcasts, Twitter Spaces, and The Global Village

    Podcasts, Twitter Spaces, and The Global Village

    In this article, we discuss McLuhan’s concept of the global village, and how it reflects new media, modes of communication, and social dynamics.

    Media, Philosophy
    July 3, 2023

    Jacob Michael King

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  • The story of the Tower of Babel in Genesis 11:1-9 may mean more than you think. It has an eerie connection to events in our day...
    The Tower of Babel: Genesis 11:1-9February 23, 2025
  • In 2016, video of a mock human sacrifice at CERN went viral. It's fake, but science and the occult have a fascinating shared history...
    The Mock Human Sacrifice at CERNFebruary 22, 2025
  • In "Politics and the English Language," George Orwell warns us of the political dangers of bad writing. His essay is just as urgent today.
    Politics and the English Language By George OrwellFebruary 22, 2025
  • The Secret Book of John, also known as the Apocryphon of John, is an ancient Gnostic text said to reveal the hidden teachings of Jesus.
    What is the Secret Book of John?February 20, 2025

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