If you were handed an envelope with the date of your death inside, and you knew you could do nothing to alter your fate, would you look? This week's question from Gregory Stock's The Book of Questions arrives like a philosophical landmine disguised as innocent curiosity. On the surface, it seems straightforward—a simple binary choice … Continue reading Question of the Week #458
Philosophy
Philosophical Themes in Metal Gear Solid 2
When Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty was released in 2001, few could have predicted its lasting philosophical impact. What appeared to be a simple sequel to a popular stealth-action game turned out to be one of gaming's most profound explorations of complex philosophical concepts. More than two decades later, Hideo Kojima's ambitious creation … Continue reading Philosophical Themes in Metal Gear Solid 2
Transcendence and Transformation in The Matrix
The Matrix has been blowing minds and sparking philosophical debates since it first hit theaters in 1999. Sure, the groundbreaking special effects and stylish leather trench coats were cool, but it's the film's exploration of weighty themes like reality, free will, and the nature of existence that have kept us pondering and rewatching it for … Continue reading Transcendence and Transformation in The Matrix
Question of the Week #288
Would you be willing to murder an innocent child to end hunger in the world? If so, what if the child had to be yours? There's no such thing as an innocent child! Said the heartless super villain who would have no problem killing a child to eliminate world hunger for the greater good. And … Continue reading Question of the Week #288
Beauty
I like to look up at night. Mostly on those cloudless nights when you can see the universe beyond our own atmosphere. When there's the cover of clouds, it's not quite as much fun to stare upward. There are a lot of times when I'll stand there, pondering the vastness of the universe, and I … Continue reading Beauty
The Confusing Middle 