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  • 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 […]

    Gnosticism, 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

  • Final Destination and Fear in the 21st Century

    Final Destination and Fear in the 21st Century

    The Final Destination franchise predicted the fear and nihilism that came after 9/11. This article is an analysis of Final Destination, and the way its approach to death, and to life, articulates our present despair.

    Film, History, Philosophy, Religion
    May 26, 2023

    Jacob Michael King

  • Longing for Eden: On Rousseau’s Second Discourse

    Longing for Eden: On Rousseau’s Second Discourse

    Rousseau’s Discourse on the Origin of Inequality is a key text in Enlightenment thought. In this article, we analyze his view of natural man in the light of ancient spiritual traditions.

    Philosophy, Religion
    May 4, 2023

    Jacob Michael King

  • Pokémon Go as Counterfeit Reality

    Pokémon Go as Counterfeit Reality

    This post examines the origins of Pokémon Go, its relationship with Google technology, and the frightening implications of augmented reality.

    Media, Religion
    July 29, 2021

    Jacob Michael King

  • A Cure for Late Capitalism

    A Cure for Late Capitalism

    Late capitalism is a meme, but it’s also a disease. We explore the meaning and history of the term, and examine the sickness of postmodernism. Here’s the cure.

    History, Philosophy, Politics
    July 23, 2021

    Jacob Michael King

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