On a local and political level, Nepal is fraught with upheaval, struggle, and wavering hope. Like its physical counterpart, this landscape is compelling and full of lessons. The social fabric of Nepal is woven with the effects of regional and global power games, self and national narratives, and the beauty and danger of religion and its practitioners.
Category: Articles
These articles aim to analyze the themes found in The Minutiae. Analysis will cover topic relevancy, history of thought, and prescription for the future.
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Himalayn Games Of Power
Like its food, Nepal walks a delicate balance between India and China. Through conversations and travel, I saw the effects of Nepal’s foreign policy and came to appreciate its precarious position.
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AI And The Self
This article examines current theories of intelligence, consciousness, and the self and how they map on our understanding of AI.
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Justice
When assessing guilt or judging actions, our intuitive understanding of the self plays a major role in our decisions. As an illustration, let’s use the example of a man who has murdered his wife and two young kids. We’ll pretend you are a judge. The man in question plead guilty. All you have to do is decide his sentencing. Here are three different versions of the man and testimony, how would you sentence each version?
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Soul, Mind, Body, Illusion
Individuals universally sense a “self,” whether conceived spiritually as a soul, philosophically as the mind’s narrative, or scientifically as the brain’s construct. The self can be eternal or an illusion of continuous change. This article explores these perspectives, highlighting the ongoing debate and encouraging a constructivist approach to understanding the multifaceted nature of the self.
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Thought Experiments
This is a series of thought experiments intended to challenge your assumptions about who you are. There are no right or wrong answers, these experiments only serve to expand your perceptions. If you take them in good faith, they may add a layer of complexity to how you see the world and yourself.