Philosophical Speculations

On the question of understanding what life is, I would like to signal the work of physicist Marco Masi - curiosuly, he is registered as member of this forum - that seems to have much in common with the vision Cleric has delineated in this thread, commenting on the work of Michael Levin. Thanks for ...

Since the following thought has just come to me in a roundabout way (not from the daily thoughts) I'll share it here :) Bless, thank, consecrate: a rule of life "Do you want to make your life ever richer and more beautiful? Bless every creature you encounter, every object you touch. Thank the ...

The next task I have in sight in this thread is to put my hand to the previously mentioned proposition (linked in the quoted post below) aiming to depict Rudolf Steiner as a precursor of current transhumanism. Naturally, it’s important to clarify at least roughly what is meant by transhumanism. That...

It is evident to me that, for some reason, you heavily overestimate the importance I grant the physical layer of the spectrum. By the way, remember, in this thread you were initially kind of in possible agreement with my examples of how I look at our inevitable interactions with thechnology. Not yet...

Speaking of the question of free will - that I have been reminded of today - I want to report here the most helpful, inspiring illustration I've ever read: "It may appear to you either presumptuous to want to talk about the future, or as an impossibility to be able to determine anything about t...

Ashvin, really… What I am saying is simple to see and relate to. I can and should accept the full spectrum of invitations pressing on us in earthly life, to responsibly probe reality in the face of the unknown (all the quotes from my posts you have thrown in). In a sense, it’s the very goal of earth...

As discussed on that thread, perhaps 'consecration' isn't the best word to use. I would say, however, that all these exercises should be treated as sacred in some way. If we just mechanically drink hot water every morning, we may get some marginal health benefits, but we only tap the deeper spiritu...

Thanks, Federica, this definitely makes the position more clear. I think mostly you are using liberal phrasing to describe a quite conservative approach. Remember it was not too long ago when consecrating hand washing without understanding the deeper spiritual reasons why was a reckless move into t...

Regarding the right conception of karma, I admit it challenges my understanding. Because I can’t see the symmetry. And how chance and causality can be randomly mixed in karmic events. And I struggle to see what a future compensation for undeserved suffering even means. What it might consist of for ...

Cleric, please go to Substack, and start posting your essays and ideas there. This may happen at some point but right now I'm trying to put the essays together. I would much rather share them here first in a smaller circle. That's also why I'm taking so long with the next part. Thanks to some of th...