Many of us feel there is something worryingly wrong with our human society, despite being wealthier than any society in history. Many also worry that AI, coming on the heels of smart phone and social media, may be having significant negative effects on our ability to relate, think and cope. There are many attempts to … Continue reading The Cloister, the Forum and the Starship
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Random thoughts halfway through Xenophon’s Anabasis
So I'm halfway through this book. The title of course caught your attention and drew you in: Anabasis by Xenophon. And my assumption is that most people won't bother to read this book so I'm going to be free with spoilers. Anabasis sounds like fiction, but is historical, and the author is an eyewitness who … Continue reading Random thoughts halfway through Xenophon’s Anabasis
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