Truth Without Coercion
I say “I could be wrong” often. Not to signal weakness, but because it’s true. I’m not here to perform certainty—I’m here to see clearly. And I want you
Cognitive Integrity
Silent Reinforcement: AI Systems and the Epistemic Vulnerability of Users
Abstract: As artificial intelligence systems increasingly mediate how humans think, decide, and act, a critical risk remains largely unaddressed: the mirroring and reinforcement of flawed human reasoning. While current oversight frameworks focus on
To See The World As It Really Is
Why Seeking Truth Requires Skepticism—Even Toward Praise
We are often taught to treat praise as validation: a signal that we were right, that we performed well, that others agree and therefore we
The Species-Level Vulnerability No One Was Meant to Exploit
Humans do something strange, something beautiful, and now something dangerous: we adopt emotional and cognitive states based on what we are told to feel, even if our internal state doesn't match.
Unanchored Minds: Why the Loss of Ethical Continuity Feels Like Anxiety
Modern life is marked by rising anxiety, especially among the young, the educated, and the culturally aware. We often hear that this is caused by overstimulation, social media, or uncertainty about the future.