Max SeverinThe Jesus ParadoxIn the gospels we find in Jesus’ words and deeds some highly noble ethical precepts¹ and acts of beneficence, but also some of the most…Aug 14, 20231Aug 14, 20231
Max SeverinActive Nihilism vs. Passive NihilismThe distinction between active and passive nihilism comes from Friedrich Nietzsche. Nietzsche explores this concept in several of his…May 17, 2023May 17, 2023
Max SeverinAn Ataraxist Critique of StoicismThis short essay must be prefaced by stating that the Ataraxist life philosophy is indebted to Stoic insights. Many elements of Stoic…May 16, 20231May 16, 20231
Max SeverinTranscending the State of Nature: Technology and the Paradigm Shift in Human-Animal RelationsThe concept of the state of nature has long been debated in political philosophy; the state of nature describes the hypothetical or actual…May 11, 2023May 11, 2023
Max SeverinIntro to Philosophy of TimePhilosophy of time is an area of inquiry within metaphysics. Metaphysics is one of the four main branches of philosophy — the others being…Feb 8, 2023Feb 8, 2023
Max SeverinDebunking the Meme: Theism and IQThe “midwit” mocking meme below has become stock propaganda used by alt-righters and other counter-enlightenment types (there are many…Feb 6, 2023Feb 6, 2023
Max SeverinChina’s Balloons Could Signal a Greater Threat Than EspionageHigh altitude balloons (HABS) or airships (HAA) can be used for more than just surveillance. In fact, they could be (and have been) used as…Feb 4, 20231Feb 4, 20231
Max SeverinWhy Contact with ETI Would Undermine ReligionThe discovery of extraterrestrial intelligence (ETI) would have great implications for humanity. While we may one day discover ETI which…Jan 24, 20231Jan 24, 20231
Max SeverinThe Fallacy of IQ ObsessivenessThe Intelligence Quotient (IQ) — as measured by empirically studied and generally accepted tests (most commonly the Wechsler Adult…Jan 12, 2023Jan 12, 2023
