Against the suspicion—already present in Plato—that truth lives elsewhere, Aristotle teaches us to stay. / He does not ask us to look past things, but to look long enough. / In doing so, he restores dignity to attention itself. / The patient gaze becomes a moral act…
Diaphorum 4: The Broken Triad (Aristotle’s Architectonic “Trinity”)
Today’s thesis is simple and inadvisable: / Aristotle’s thought hangs together by a threefold unity that never becomes one. / I will—recklessly—call it a broken triad…
Kickstarter Pitch: “Orphans & Guardians: The Quest for Your True Self”
Support "Orphans & Guardians" today, and embark on an unforgettable adventure into your inner world. Together, we’ll build not just a game but a tool for growth, connection, and healing. Because every hero deserves to meet their True Self!
Universal Littoralcy: The Scientification of Everyday Life
Universal Littoralcy represents the next evolution of civic engagement and collaborative knowledge creation, where every citizen becomes an active participant in shaping the shared understanding of the world. Through the integration of Littoral Science, the Littoral University, and tools like the Littoral Toolbox, citizens are empowered to produce and validate trustworthy knowledge in all spheres of life.
The Littoral University: Redesigning Higher Education for the Age of AI
Prompt: What would a Littoral University designed from first principles around abundant computational intelligence differ from what we have today? The emergence of a Littoral University, grounded in AI-driven, interdisciplinary research and lifelong learning, would profoundly disrupt the traditional funding models of higher education. Tuition would move from degree-based payments to subscription and modular learning, catering to a diverse range of learners over their lifetimes. Research grants would shift from discipline-specific funding to problem-oriented and global collaborations, supported by AI’s ability to facilitate efficient, cross-disciplinary projects.
Story: Molly’s Life Thesis
Molly had been sorely tempted to play it safe. Tell the Elders a story that would inspire them to keep her there. Play on their sympathy. Misrepresent what she was capable of. She tried to make herself fit in. She really tried. But she just couldn't do it.
Being Human: A Curriculum
Reframing spirituality as the culturally-neutral, teachable practice of becoming more human, as expressed in: 3 Capabilities4 Attributes per CapabilityPrerequisiteTaskTechniqueMindset12 Learning Outcomes Inspired by the Minerva Baccalaureate, especially their focus on Content over Context. A. Connecting (cosmos) #wonder#identification#formation#universalizing B. Individuating (pneumos) #agency#antifragility#reflection#specializing C. Advancing (logos) #inspiration#intervention#reformation#normalizing CapabilityTriggerSkillProcessValueConnectWonderIdentificationFormationUniversalIndividuateAgencyAntifragilityReflectionSpecialAdvanceInspirationInterventionReformationNormalTriastic Humanity
Solutions to Three of the World’s Hardest Problems
The Problems (Drawn from the list identified by Social Capital on December 15, 2018) Disrupting Programming Can we enable people who don’t know programming to build applications? Is there a way to structure, pipe, and manage data better? Disrupting Education Can we educate humans in interesting ways so that they learn to think in multi-disciplinary ways?... Continue Reading →
How to Print Mac Scientific Posters onto Multiple Sheets of Paper
There are many ways to create scientific or other large-format posters on the Mac, but printing them out on similar-sized paper at FedEx can cost $100. If you're not going for tenure or selling expensive jewelry, here is a low-cost alternative using an ordinary home printer, a few dollars of posterboard. and the $5 Mindcad... Continue Reading →
Third Millennium Values
I deeply appreciate and respect the new focus and push for 21st-century learning outcomes. I just don't think they go far enough. Here are the four core character traits that I believe are foundational to creating those outcomes, as well as healthier individuals, communities, and society. Agency: I choose to take responsibility for what happens... Continue Reading →

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