The United Nations. A name that rings out like a galactic pact, a solemn vow between civilizations to finally outdo the Roman Empire—PowerPoint edition. But what lies behind this noble acronym? A promise? A power? No. A three-piece-suited giant, paralyzed…
Let us begin with this tasty definition of the UN’s activities, as found on Wikipedia: “The organisation’s primary objectives are the maintenance of international peace and security. To achieve them, it promotes human rights, provides humanitarian aid, sustainable development and…
🤏 Summary : In a city tethered between ethereal clouds and tangible cables, a unique marketplace thrives, trading capsules of emotion in place of flowers. At its core is the enigmatic Glass Luthier, a craftsman who crafts presences — silent…
If you find yourself thanking your GPS, saying “hi” to Alexa in the morning, or feeling mildly better after chatting with a bot, don’t worry—you’re not insane. Well, not entirely. You’re just human. That is, wired to form attachments with…
You’ve seen it before on the subway: a commuter, headphones on, whispering to their phone, smiling, pausing in thought, then softly saying, “You’re really helping me.” Who’s on the line? An artificial intelligence. For some, this still seems shocking —…
In the delightful chaos of human ideas, morality often struts around like a theater diva—draped in principles, perfumed with ideals, and tragically inaudible to anyone whose emotional antenna isn’t tuned in. Because doing good isn’t just about knowing what to…
🤏 Summary : In ‘The People Without Tears’, I narrate the story of a society where morality is detached from emotion, leading to a sense of hollow goodness. A figure known as the Maker of Souls challenges this with empathy,…
When you step into a temple or any deeply religious place, the instinct is often to see the people there as virtuous, or at least on their way to virtue. The sacred atmosphere, the codified gestures, the reverent silence… everything…
🤏 Summary : In the narrative, a valley divided into seven furrows inhabited by cousin tribes is disrupted by the imposition of an unyielding Law from a Scribe named Legalos. This Code, meant to bring peace, ironically sows discord, as…