“philosophy” Archive
Prisoner’s Dilemma
On “tit for tat” with about 10% more forgiveness.
#10 · · misc
On Ethics in Web Development (With a Brief Overview of Ethical Theories)
When we read and talk about ethics in technology, it’s rare that we’re explicit about the school(s) of thought we’re following. Surprisingly, this lack of clarity often works—but it’s relevant, interesting, and useful to be more clear about our ethical theories.
#9 · · development
On Deciding Who We Are
When a country cannot agree to “advancing a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace in Ukraine” (or other countries).
#8 · · misc
On Making Sure Everyone Is Taken Care Of
For our own sake.
#7 · · misc
The Donkey and the Rabbit
A rabbit goes for her daily run. This day, she decides to try a new route. At an intersection she meets a donkey. When the donkey is about to eat a nail—
#6 · · misc
Private Property
A quote, from Daniel Loick, that isn’t new, that isn’t all.
#5 · · misc
What I Learned About That Difficult Childhood
On a changing—and perhaps transcending—perspective on pain.
#4 · · misc
Everyone Can Set You Up for Failure, Not Everyone Sets You Up for Success
On a conscious choice that we can make, and that we best make sure others make.
#3 · · misc
Not Knowable
Casual appreciation about our dealing with knowledge.
#2 ·
The Assessment Paradox
For any individual or group we may think that it can assess itself best because it knows itself best. Yet this is not reliable. We may then think it’s other individuals or groups interacting with that first individual or group who may be able to assess it. This is not so, either.
#1 · · management