by On the Objective | Apr 11, 2017 | Articles, Current Events, Steven Menking
Many problems arise when we attempt to understand the exponential in linear terms. The pace of change across many fronts has clearly accelerated, and once that escape velocity is reached there is typically no going back. Today, in the face of an altogether uncertain...
by On the Objective | Mar 21, 2017 | Articles, Philosophy, Steven Menking
One of the virtues humans generally recognize is altruism. To give of oneself for the sake of others requires the concordant characteristics of love, empathy, and selflessness. In today’s world we are confronted with a cocktail of different definitions for these terms...
by On the Objective | Feb 21, 2017 | Articles, Current Events, Philosophy, Steven Menking
It’s admittedly a bit difficult to figure out whether we’re in the sublime or the ridiculous part of the cycle at this moment, but one thing is certain: everyone is up in arms about what ultimately amounts to a worldview dispute. Whether we think something or someone...
by On the Objective | Feb 14, 2017 | Articles, Current Events, Economics, Philosophy, Steven Menking
Recently Wikileaks has garnered some attention with a series of cryptic tweets surrounding what is being termed ‘Vault 7’. At this point, we’re looking at a nonspecific advanced notice of planned material releases. Speculation has of course run rampant in relation to...
by On the Objective | Feb 6, 2017 | Articles, Philosophy, Steven Menking
In this weekly open call we will discuss the importance of learning and the problems that have been inculcated in our culture through a lack of true learning. What needs to be done to fix the educational system from the ground up? How must we adjust our attitude...
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