Sunday, May 12, 2024

中國社會潰敗

https://www.youtube.com/live/8NcTaYRbFns?si=p_Vj9AYfquQYl4DC

昨見一視頻,大陸小學放學,須聘保安攜槍,護送學生安全,有點像包子嫖娼,動輒五百人戒備,你要理解,精神分析對于理解這個潰敗,有幾個概念可用,一是共匪治下,無所不用其極,破壞基本信任 (basic trust),以至人與人 (甚且人與天地) 之間,只剩下基本不信任 (basic distrust),亦即互害,二是共匪惡政之本質,就是仇恨政治,死亡政治,戀屍政治 (hate politics,thanatopolitics,necropolitics),因為共匪戀屍 (necrophilia) 成性,鄙夷愛生 (biophilia),死之欲 (Thanatos) 與生之欲 (Eros),遂只剩死之欲獨大,了無生之欲,與之辯證生成,三是習近平自己,就是巨嬰,而且是千古難遇,最癟三的那種,意思是說,合惡性自戀邊緣性反社會反人類反生命,之大成於一身,意思是說,惡 (evil) 有兩種,一是正常的,一是不正常的,他主政下的邪惡 (比如說,2019 年,包子親自部署,親自指揮,製毒投毒,禍害全人類,幸好包子智商不足,五年來,愚蠢操作,反噬中國自身,以致經濟崩塌),包括其所豢養家奴豺狼之惡行 (比如說,2023 年,蔡奇叫涿州市委書記蔡緯華,洩洪放水,淹死光涿州百姓),罄竹難書,是「不正常的邪惡」,換一批「比較正常的共匪」主政,你會有「比較正常的邪惡」,但是起碼沒有,這種「不正常的邪惡」,四是數位極權,將傅柯講的 biopolitics,發揮到極致,用 (D&G 引用的) Antonin Artaud 的片語,中國人遂成為道地的無器官身體 (BwO),因為值錢可賣的器官,都被共匪活摘,五是精神分析愛講 will to truth,在共匪治下,變成 will to deception,意思是說,說話就是放屁,合約就是放屁,而且你還要讚不絕口,他媽的共匪他媽的屁他媽的香 (fucking CCP fucking farce fucking delicious),五是共匪貪瞋癡,三毒皆具,此貪非同小可 (一般官員貪污,靠的是尋租,趙家人貪污,靠的是尋租的尋租,意思是說,後設的尋租,形上的尋租,比如說,鄧家辛苦貪污,走線澳洲,習近平一口價,收兩千億美金買路錢,當然你要理解,買路當然可以,不止一次),創盤古開天以來之人類紀錄,此瞋亦然,至於共匪的癡,非關情愛,體現在貪生,藉三零一延壽,趙家人平均,活到一百五十歲,其間每人,生飲中國人民精血,至少換過六個生鮮器官 (比如說,季辛格),包括屌在內 (意思是說,拉岡講的是屌至上 (phallocentrism),共匪講的是假屌至上 (pseudophallocentrism) ),小結,回到中國社會潰敗,中國人聽住,這個潰敗,是共匪造成的人禍,出門左轉市政府,往前不遠,當然就是中南海,意思是說,你我都知,什麼該作,該怎麼作,

娛樂之王 (The Lord of Amusement) (1999)

https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%A8%9B%E6%A8%82%E4%B9%8B%E7%8E%8B

https://youtu.be/cHHqSvzhEmY?si=xDETuc-kJ72f-qwh

這是一個關於三中全會和佐敦餛飩麵的故事,七月的那個三中全會,則是一個七個小矮人舔白雪公主屁眼的故事,你要理解,佐敦餛飩麵是炮哥絕活,江湖已經失傳,另外還有一個失傳幾百年的絕世武功,就是肥螳螂,至於宮家六十四手,連葉問都沒見過,亦已失傳,這麼多不可思議的絕學,皆已失傳,說明失傳是歷史常態,意思是說,你被中國四百多個皇帝,尤其包子今朝,灌輸進去的那個歷史,皆為假貨,

什麼是類比、什麼是數位?

https://nkust.gitbook.io/csx/untitled

類比訊號(analog signal)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Analog_signal

https://zh.wikipedia.org/zh-tw/%E6%A8%A1%E6%93%AC%E4%BF%A1%E8%99%9F

類比是連續的訊號,數位是非連續的訊號,

量子運算,是超越非連續的訊號的運算,可謂趨近,數位化和類比化,兩者皆具的完美組合,

至於我,只是在數位化運算儲存的世界,學習過類比化的簡單無欲生活,

Saturday, May 11, 2024

牟宗三先生論「意底牢結」(2020)

https://www.airitilibrary.com/Article/Detail/18133738-202002-202004070027-202004070027-35-49

5/11/24 (星期六)

問題出在 ideology (意底牢結),那是罪魁禍首,意思是說,那是無懈可擊的高度設防監獄 (maximum security prison),連一隻烏蠅都飛不進去,飛不出來,共匪內外宣,就是意底牢結,那九萬八千座水壩,包括長江大壩,就是扼殺中國水文地理的沛然生機的意底牢結,蘇小和說,包子即將重新開徵農業稅,這是打算餓死農村數億農民的惡政,你要理解,這幾天包子歐洲撒幣,隨隨便便,就撒了千萬億美金,這些髒錢可以讓十四億中國人,隨隨便便,就人均千百萬,ideology,貫穿形下形上,索的是你的命,除了你的褲襠,尤其是你的心理觀念思想靈魂,當然你可以理解,那是有用器官被摘除殆盡的肉體廢墟的你,意思是說,那是你的無器官身體,

Dextromethorphan-bupropion (Auvelity) for the Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder (2023)

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10591164/

See also 

Playing with a full dex of cards: Treatment resistant depression with suicidality responds to inpatient dextromethorphan therapy


Life history theory (LHT)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life_history_theory

Researchers Reconstruct 3D Fragment of Human Brain

https://alert.psychnews.org/2024/05/researchers-reconstruct-3d-fragment-of.html?m=1

See also 

https://www.news-medical.net/news/20240509/Researchers-create-the-largest-3D-reconstruction-of-human-brain-fragment.aspx

https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adk4858

Cubic millimetre of brain mapped in spectacular detail

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-01387-9?utm_source=Live+Audience&utm_campaign=8aabb11098-nature-briefing-daily-20240510&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b27a691814-8aabb11098-50423968




Novel Agent Curbs Alzheimer's-Related Agitation

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/novel-agent-curbs-alzheimers-related-agitation-2024a10007ug?ecd=mkm_ret_240511_mscpmrk_neuro_alzh_etid6507641&uac=304420PJ&impID=6507641

Treatment with AXS-05, a combination of dextromethorphan (medicon) and bupropion, demonstrated rapid, sustained, and clinically meaningful improvement in agitation related to Alzheimer's disease (AD) and was generally well tolerated in the phase 3 ACCORD trial. 

When and how did individualism come about? (ChatGPT, 2024-5-11)

Individualism as a concept has roots stretching back through history, but it became more prominent during the Renaissance period in Europe (14th to 17th centuries). This era saw a resurgence of interest in humanism, where individuals began to focus more on human potential and achievement rather than solely on religious doctrine or collective societal obligations.

The Enlightenment, which followed the Renaissance, further propelled individualism. Thinkers like John Locke, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and Immanuel Kant emphasized the importance of individual rights, autonomy, and reason. They advocated for the rights of individuals to pursue their own interests, make their own decisions, and participate in governance.

The rise of capitalism and industrialization in the 18th and 19th centuries also contributed to the spread of individualism. Economic systems emphasizing personal property, entrepreneurship, and free markets encouraged individual initiative and self-reliance.

In the United States, individualism is deeply ingrained in the national identity, with ideals such as "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" enshrined in the Declaration of Independence. The frontier spirit of self-reliance and rugged individualism further solidified these values in American culture.

Overall, individualism emerged gradually through a combination of philosophical, cultural, and economic shifts, with its origins tracing back to ancient times but becoming more pronounced during the Renaissance and Enlightenment periods.

Friday, May 10, 2024

Gen XYZ

  1. Baby Boomers (b 1945-1964)
  2. Generation X follows, and they were born between 1965 and 1980. 
  3. Next comes Generation Y (more commonly known as Millennials), born between roughly 1981 and 1994. 
  4. The youngest generation in today's workforce is Gen Z, meaning Generation Z, who were born between 1995 and 2009. 
  5. The Designed Self: Psychoanalysis and Contemporary Identities (Carlo Strenger, 2004),講的是 Gen X,歲月不饒,他們現在,已 45-60 歲,
  6. Generation Me: Why Today's Young Americans Are More Confident, Assertive, Entitled--and More Miserable Than Ever Before (Jean M. Twenge, 2006)
  7. The Narcissism Epidemic: Living in the Age of Entitlement (Jean M. Twenge, W. Keith Campbell, 2010)
  8. Generations: The Real Differences Between Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Boomers, and Silents―and What They Mean for America's Future (Jean M. Twenge, 2023)

  9. iGen: Why Today's Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy--and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood--and What That Means for the Rest of Us (Jean M. Twenge, 2017)
  10. The New Individualism: The Emotional Costs of Globalization (Anthony Elliott, Charles Lemert, 2005)
  11. Reinvention, 2e (Anthony Elliott, 2020)
Jean Twenge 研究代間差異,將此差異根源,之根本肇因,歸結于科技,而非歷史事件,世代分期,每十五年為一期,重點放在,一九六五迄今六十年,至於科技如何發揮其影響,則列二中介因子,一為個體主義 (意思是說,自戀是正常的),二為緩慢的生命過程 (此說弔詭,意思是說,近六十年,成熟得慢,老死得慢,但所處變化,卻越來越快),

我想,代間差異,與生活方式,生活觀念,生命態度有關,

文明始于科技,終于科技,物之為物,物的存在,決定了人的,基本存在,

有趣的是,這只是基本存在,

意思是說,你的觀念,你的抉擇,也許可以找到,你的逃逸路線,不完全被它決定,

比如說,你可以不搭捷運,高鐵,飛機,你可以不用洗衣機,烘乾機,電視,

Gen XYZ 的世界,與 Baby Boomers 的世界,最大差異還是在,前者是數位原住民 (digital natives),後者是數位移民 (digital immigrants),

數位化的世界,是一個虛擬的 (virtual) 世界,

與虛擬相對的是,物的實體的存在,

意思是說,數位原住民們,不知現實為何物,不願接受現實禁錮限制,

現實,就是,你我,只是一個有限的,往往窩囊的存在,

BB 們,既然是數位移民,就表示他們,跨兩個世界,

意思是說,他們曾經知道現實為何物,也曾接受現實禁錮限制,

意思是說,他們的中老年,突然自由,突然不顧現實,

至此,你可以理解,

對於當代的 BB (60-80 歲),這是一齣突梯滑稽的喜劇,

對於當代的 Gen X (45-60 歲),這是一齣理想幻滅的悲劇,

對於當代的 Gen Y (30-45 歲),這是一齣不好看的 B 級片,

A B movie, or B film, is a type of low-budget commercial motion picture.

所謂的「B 級片」指的是「拍攝時間短暫、而且低製作預算的影片」通常也因為這樣,許多的 B 級片也會被冠上「爛片」的稱號,但是也不是所有的 B 級片都真的一定是爛片,其實也有許多品質「優良」的 B 級片相當的受歡迎,除了票房跌破眼鏡的好,後面的續集電影甚至能得到更高的預算,進而升格為「大片」的規格,而原本的 B 級片首集則能還會被奉為「經典」!所以現在就讓我們好好來聊聊這所謂的「B 級片」是怎麼一回事?而又有哪些「好看的爛片」吧!


對於當代的 Gen Z (15-30 歲),這明顯是一齣不斷尖叫的恐怖片,

2:54 AM,5/12/24

繼續關於代間差異的思考,

我想,關鍵在數位化和類比化,

Gen XYZ,尤其是 YZ,是數位原住民,生來就數位化,從來沒有類比化的經驗,BB 中年以後,才學數位化,恐怕學不來,頂多只是玩玩,所以最有趣的是 Gen X,他們青年之前,猶在類比化的世界,意思是說,他們跨數位類比兩者的經驗,比較平均,

科技影響我們,數位化是關鍵,

基本上我感到慶幸,可以把它當成大腦的延伸,根莖的聯結,遂得以實現,也可以用它運算和儲存,極簡輕裝 van life,遂亦成為現實,

這時,我點起紙菸,看著窗外,一隻烏蠅,類比化的飛過,

意思是說,如何在數位化和類比化,兩者之間,找到你的恰當比例的烏蠅,

正考驗著,BB 和  Gen XYZ,








The Quest for K: Bion and Contemporary Neurocognitive Models of Psychosis (2023)

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/372332854_The_Quest_for_K_Bion_and_Contemporary_Neurocognitive_Models_of_Psychosis

通商寬衣,衣以載道,這邊風景,獨好便宜

https://youtu.be/p2EWOg2tN0g?si=wVtp5iy-PxlpaVDZ

Deleuze and Guattari : An Introduction to the Politics of Desire (Philip Goodchild, 1996)

This book emerged from chance encounters with Scott Lash in the local supermarket. (Preface)

5/10/24 (星期五)(存在治療)(1130803)

製造業,尤其傳統那種,是人與物的誠意的關係的體現,服務業,尤其舒壓那種,是人與人的誠意的關係的體現,資治通鑑,官版正史,重複講的是,一小撮人,擠在權力周圍,爭先恐後,搶著舔皇帝的屌和屁眼,意思是說,換了皇帝,換了屌和屁眼,就換了一批舔貨,意思是說,中國兩千五百年,所謂歷史,就是舔四百多個皇帝的屌和屁眼的紀錄,中國人治史,往往是後朝寫前朝,意思是說,相去未遠,餘味猶存,今朝舔者,才憶得起,才寫得出,前朝舔者,以上說明,讀中國史,須讀野史,野即荒野,野史就是,拒舔之史,意思是說,存在治療,要回答的,唯一問題,就是拒舔的人,怎麼混口飯吃,

Thursday, May 9, 2024

What’s the relationship between Deleuze and Guattari’s works and Lacanian psychoanalysis? (ChatGPT, 2024-5-9)

The relationship between Gilles Deleuze and Félix Guattari's works and Lacanian psychoanalysis is characterized by a complex interplay of influence, critique, and divergence. Deleuze and Guattari engaged with Lacanian psychoanalysis in their collaborative works, notably in "Anti-Oedipus: Capitalism and Schizophrenia" and "A Thousand Plateaus: Capitalism and Schizophrenia," but they also developed their own distinct theoretical framework that diverged significantly from Lacan's psychoanalytic theory. Here are some key aspects of their relationship:

  1. Engagement with Psychoanalysis: Deleuze and Guattari were influenced by psychoanalytic ideas, particularly those of Sigmund Freud and Jacques Lacan. In their writings, they engage with psychoanalytic concepts such as desire, the unconscious, and repression. However, they also sought to move beyond traditional psychoanalytic frameworks, critiquing what they saw as the limitations of Freudian and Lacanian models of subjectivity.

  2. Critique of Oedipalization: One of the central themes of Deleuze and Guattari's work is their critique of the Oedipus complex as formulated by Freud and elaborated upon by Lacan. They argue that the Oedipal structure imposes restrictive norms and repressive mechanisms on individuals, stifling creativity and producing neurotic subjectivities. In "Anti-Oedipus," they propose the concept of the "schizoanalysis" as an alternative to traditional psychoanalysis, aiming to liberate desire from Oedipal constraints.

  3. Desiring Machines and Body without Organs: Deleuze and Guattari introduce the concept of "desiring machines" in their work, which refers to the productive and connective flows of desire that precede and exceed individual subjects. They also develop the concept of the "body without organs," which represents a state of pure potentiality and openness to desire. These concepts challenge the Lacanian emphasis on the symbolic order and the centrality of the Oedipus complex in the formation of subjectivity.

  4. Rhizomatic Thought: Deleuze and Guattari's notion of "rhizomatic thought," which emphasizes non-hierarchical, interconnected modes of thinking, stands in contrast to the more linear and hierarchical structures of thought often associated with Lacanian psychoanalysis. They reject the idea of a unified subject and instead propose a multiplicity of interconnected becomings that resist fixed identities and categories.

  5. Continuing Dialogue: Despite their criticisms of Lacanian psychoanalysis, Deleuze and Guattari maintain a dialogue with psychoanalytic theory throughout their work. They acknowledge the importance of psychoanalytic insights into the unconscious and desire while offering alternative conceptualizations that challenge traditional psychoanalytic frameworks.

Overall, the relationship between Deleuze and Guattari's works and Lacanian psychoanalysis is one of both engagement and critique. While they draw on psychoanalytic concepts in their analysis of desire and subjectivity, they also develop their own innovative theoretical framework that departs significantly from Lacanian psychoanalysis.

What’s the relationship between Lacanian psychoanalysis and poststructuralism? (ChatGPT, 2024-5-9)

The relationship between Lacanian psychoanalysis and post-structuralism is intricate and multifaceted, as post-structuralist thinkers drew upon Lacan's psychoanalytic theory while also critiquing and transforming it in various ways. Here are some key aspects of their relationship:

  1. Influence: Post-structuralist thinkers, particularly Jacques Derrida and Michel Foucault, were influenced by Lacanian psychoanalysis. They drew on Lacan's concepts, such as the unconscious, the symbolic order, the imaginary, and the real, as well as his understanding of language and subjectivity, in developing their own philosophical projects.

  2. Critique and Transformation: While post-structuralists were influenced by Lacan, they also critiqued and transformed his ideas. For example, Derrida engaged with Lacan's concept of the "signifier" and the structure of language but also questioned the stability of meaning and the possibility of a fixed symbolic order. Similarly, Foucault drew on Lacanian notions of power and subjectivity but developed his own analyses of power relations and the construction of subjectivity in society.

  3. Deconstruction: Derrida's approach to deconstruction, a central aspect of post-structuralism, can be seen as both influenced by and critical of Lacanian psychoanalysis. Deconstruction involves questioning binary oppositions, revealing the instability of meanings, and exploring the play of language. While Derrida was influenced by Lacan's understanding of language and the unconscious, he also pushed beyond Lacanian psychoanalysis by emphasizing the radical openness and indeterminacy of meaning.

  4. Subjectivity and Power: Both Lacanian psychoanalysis and post-structuralism are concerned with issues of subjectivity and power. Lacan's theory emphasizes the role of the unconscious in shaping subjectivity and the ways in which language structures the self. Post-structuralists, especially Foucault, similarly explore the ways in which power relations operate on individuals and shape subjectivity, but they extend this analysis to include broader social and historical contexts.

  5. Interdisciplinary Approach: Both Lacanian psychoanalysis and post-structuralism adopt interdisciplinary approaches, drawing on insights from philosophy, psychology, linguistics, literature, and other fields. This interdisciplinary orientation allows them to explore complex phenomena such as language, desire, subjectivity, and power from multiple perspectives.

Overall, the relationship between Lacanian psychoanalysis and post-structuralism is characterized by a complex interplay of influence, critique, and transformation. While post-structuralist thinkers drew on Lacan's ideas, they also pushed beyond them in developing their own distinct philosophical projects, contributing to the rich and diverse landscape of contemporary continental thought.

What role did psychoanalysis play in the trajectory of continental philosophy? (ChatGPT, 2024-5-9)

Psychoanalysis played a significant role in the trajectory of continental philosophy, particularly in the 20th century. Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theories, which focused on the unconscious mind, dreams, sexuality, and the dynamics of the psyche, had a profound impact on several key figures in continental philosophy.

  1. Existentialism: Existentialist thinkers like Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir were influenced by psychoanalytic ideas, particularly Freud's concepts of the unconscious and repression. They incorporated these notions into their exploration of human freedom, authenticity, and the existential condition. Sartre, for example, engaged with psychoanalysis in his existential psychoanalysis, which sought to reconcile existential philosophy with Freudian psychoanalysis.

  2. Phenomenology: Phenomenologists such as Maurice Merleau-Ponty and Jacques Lacan were also influenced by psychoanalysis. Merleau-Ponty explored the embodied nature of human experience, drawing on Freudian ideas about the unconscious and the body. Lacan, a psychoanalyst himself, integrated Freudian psychoanalysis with structural linguistics to develop his own psychoanalytic theory, known as Lacanian psychoanalysis. His work had a significant impact on continental philosophy, particularly in the fields of post-structuralism and critical theory.

  3. Critical Theory: The Frankfurt School, including figures like Theodor Adorno, Max Horkheimer, and Herbert Marcuse, incorporated psychoanalytic concepts into their critique of modern society and culture. They used Freudian psychoanalysis to analyze the role of ideology, social repression, and mass culture in maintaining social hierarchies and perpetuating domination. Critical theory, influenced by psychoanalysis, became a prominent strand of continental philosophy, particularly in its examination of power, ideology, and social structures.

  4. Post-structuralism and Deconstruction: Post-structuralist and deconstructionist thinkers, such as Jacques Derrida and Michel Foucault, engaged with psychoanalytic ideas in their critiques of language, power, and subjectivity. Derrida, for instance, explored the relationship between language and the unconscious, while Foucault analyzed the ways in which power operates on the individual and shapes subjectivity. Psychoanalytic concepts provided these thinkers with tools for questioning traditional philosophical assumptions and exploring the complexities of human subjectivity.

Overall, psychoanalysis played a multifaceted role in the development of continental philosophy, influencing existentialism, phenomenology, critical theory, post-structuralism, and deconstruction. It provided philosophers with new insights into the nature of the human mind, subjectivity, and society, contributing to the rich and diverse landscape of continental thought in the 20th century and beyond.

Can we say that, as regards continental philosophy, the German philosophy was the major player in the first half of the 20th century, and the French philosophy was the major player in the 2nd half of 20th century? (ChatGPT, 2024-5-9)

Yes, that's a fair characterization to some extent. German philosophy, particularly with figures like Friedrich Nietzsche, Martin Heidegger, and the Frankfurt School (Adorno, Horkheimer, Marcuse, etc.), played a significant role in shaping continental philosophy in the first half of the 20th century. These thinkers focused on existentialism, phenomenology, critical theory, and hermeneutics, among other approaches, which had a profound impact on continental philosophy during this period.

In the second half of the 20th century, French philosophy became increasingly influential on the continental scene. Figures like Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir, Maurice Merleau-Ponty, Jacques Lacan, Michel Foucault, Jacques Derrida, Gilles Deleuze, and others emerged as major players. French philosophy during this period contributed significantly to existentialism, post-structuralism, deconstruction, and various forms of critical theory, further shaping the trajectory of continental philosophy.

Of course, this characterization oversimplifies the complex landscape of continental philosophy, as there were contributions from philosophers in other countries and regions as well. However, it highlights the prominence of German and French philosophy in different periods of the 20th century within the continental tradition.

Why do people say that the analytic/continental philosophy divided from the Kant’s legacy? (ChatGPT, 2024-5-9)

The division between analytic and continental philosophy traces back to differences in philosophical methodology, concerns, and historical trajectories. While both traditions have roots in Kantian philosophy, they have developed in divergent ways.

Analytic philosophy emerged primarily in the English-speaking world, especially in the early 20th century, with figures like Bertrand Russell, G.E. Moore, and Ludwig Wittgenstein. Analytic philosophers tend to focus on clarity of language, logical analysis, and the use of formal logic to address philosophical problems. They often prioritize issues related to language, logic, metaphysics, epistemology, and philosophy of mind.

On the other hand, continental philosophy originated predominantly in continental Europe, with influential thinkers such as Friedrich Nietzsche, Martin Heidegger, Jean-Paul Sartre, and Jacques Derrida. Continental philosophers tend to engage with broader cultural, social, and existential concerns, often employing methods such as phenomenology, existentialism, hermeneutics, and deconstruction. They are often interested in themes like existentialism, existential angst, the nature of being, and the relationship between individuals and society.

The division between analytic and continental philosophy became more pronounced in the 20th century due to differences in approach, style, and subject matter. Analytic philosophers typically favor precise argumentation and clarity, often utilizing formal methods of analysis, while continental philosophers are more inclined towards interpretive, literary, and sometimes poetic modes of expression, often engaging with broader cultural and social issues.

While both traditions have their origins in Kantian philosophy, they took different paths in response to Kant's legacy. Analytic philosophy was influenced by developments in logic and science, while continental philosophy was influenced by existentialism, phenomenology, and critical theory. Despite their differences, there are also areas of overlap and interaction between the two traditions, and contemporary philosophy often bridges the gap between analytic and continental approaches.

天災人禍 (存在治療)(1130803)

近遇數人,地震頻頻,啟動敏感,因而不安,遂突知道,斯多葛是用來,面對天災,而非人禍,意思是說,你我要謙卑接受天災,但是不可屈服于人禍,或人禍導致的貌似天災,

5/9/24(星期四)(存在治療)(1130803)

有風,包裹郵件午後到,起因是讀  Multiple Narratives, Versions and Truth in the Contemporary Novel (Nicholas Frangipane, 2019),真分自然科學之真,和人文社會學科之真,前者循工具理性,復加以統計概率操作,有圖有表,遂無法不信以為真,後者遍尋價值理性,通常找不到,語焉不詳,遂無法取信于人,後者之真 (true) 之定義,是來到詮釋學 (雖包容不同說法)的底線,的不容商量,的退無可退,的準確 (precision) 之處,意思是說,之所以找不到價值理性,是因為你還沒有被逼到絕境,意思是說,價值理性,誕生于絕境 (價值理性,誕生于「詮釋學的盡頭」)(有趣的是,依照下述,價值理性,也誕生于「工具理性的盡頭」)(意思是說,價值理性,誕生于「兩個盡頭」)(意思是說,單有一個盡頭不夠)(有趣的是,自然科學者,和人文社會學科者,通常都沒有來到盡頭)(我想,這是因為,他們無膽,簡單講,就是窩囊),意思是說,自然科學,工具理性,玩的只是,盡量減少,邏輯謬誤 (bias),意思是說,當你放棄相信,知識論主導一切,你才得遇,形上學倫理學美學,但是弔詭的是,你又不能,完全放棄知識論,意思是說,形上學倫理學美學,之所以言之成理,是因為它們跟知識論,有一個難得糊塗的關係,有一個健康的,不必過度較真,彼此留有餘裕的關係,意思是說,人文社會學科,非以完美準確取勝,而以生處混沌,所能及的準確取勝,上述,比如說,智者曾說,實證 (證據,見證)醫學 (EBM),唯一必要,是用于重症,意思是說,中輕症者,無證 (證據,見證)可言,now,弔詭的是,重症就是絕境,意思是說,重症才逼得出價值理性,意思是說,證 (證據,見證)(證據,比如說,RCA,meta-analysis)(見證,比如說,Victor Frankl) 之盡頭,方見價值理性,意思是說,我們終其一生,多周旋于中輕症,遂無工具理性,亦無價值理性,意思是說,兩者皆不究竟,直到遭逢絕境那一刻,你才需工具理性,和工具理性的盡頭的價值理性,有趣的是,通常結局是,你兩者皆無,就草草收場,但更有趣的是,這個結局,不算太差,你要理解,人生落葉,落葉人生,落葉就是草草,草草就是,兩者皆無,

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Lee McIntyre (b 1962)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_McIntyre#Nonfiction_books

Multiple Narratives, Versions and Truth in the Contemporary Novel (Nicholas Frangipane, 2019)

https://www.amazon.com/Multiple-Narratives-Versions-Truth-Contemporary/dp/3030321924

Multiple Narratives, Versions and Truth in the Contemporary Novel considers the shifting perception of truth in fiction. Nicholas Frangipane examines the narrative technique of telling multiple versions of the same sets of events, presenting both true and false versions of the events within a fictional work. This book looks closely at these “Reflexive Double Narratives” in order to understand the way many contemporary writers have attempted to work past postmodernism without forgetting its lessons. Frangipane explores how writers like Ian McEwan, Yann Martel and Alice Munro have departed from the radical experimentation of their predecessors and instead make sincere attempts to find ways that fictional writing can reveal enduring truths, and in so doing, redefine the meaning of “truth” itself and signal the emergence of post-postmodernism.

Mockumentary

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mockumentary

A mockumentary (a portmanteau of mock and documentary) is one type of film or television show depicting fictional events, but presented as a documentary which in itself is a subset of a faux-documentary style of film-making.[1]

Ian McEwan (b 1948)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ian_McEwan

有趣的是,閱其生平,無事無件,遂不知,排名十九,百大公知,何由致之,意思是說,由此可見,英國文化,無甚可取,至於中國,路人(van lifers on the road) 皆知,包子潑皮,確定與文化,沒有半根陰毛 (pubic mao) 關係,

What’s algorithmic self? (ChatGPT, 2024-5-8)

"Algorithmic self" refers to the concept of individuals shaping their identities, behaviors, and perceptions of themselves based on algorithms and data-driven processes that govern various aspects of their lives, particularly in digital environments.

In the age of social media, online shopping, and personalized recommendations, algorithms play a significant role in curating the content we see, the products we buy, the news we read, and even the people we connect with. Over time, these algorithms learn from our interactions, preferences, and behaviors, creating a feedback loop that further tailors the information and experiences presented to us.

As a result, individuals may consciously or unconsciously adapt their behavior and self-presentation to align with the expectations and norms established by these algorithms. This can include crafting social media profiles to optimize engagement, selectively sharing content to appeal to specific audiences, or adjusting online shopping habits based on personalized recommendations.

The algorithmic self is a reflection of how our digital activities and interactions with technology shape our sense of identity and self-expression in an increasingly data-driven world.

沒有過去的人

當你知道,秦二世的故事,你就知道,包子就是相隔兩千五百年的秦二世輪迴,你就知道,黑格爾說的沒錯,中國沒有歷史,只有重複脫褲穿褲脫褲穿褲脫褲穿褲脫褲穿褲 ………,意思是說,中國所謂歷史,其實是它 (褲子)的歷史,它就是能指 (signifier),有趣的是,上述脫穿,是有變化的,比如說,脫下別人的褲子,穿上別人的褲子,或脫下之後,不再穿上褲子,或穿了兩條以上的褲子,或內褲穿在外面,或內褲套在頭上,意思是說,中國歷史的趣味,就在人和褲子的關係,可以變出很多花樣,以上起因是,突然知道,歷史就是包袱,所以最有趣的角色,是沒有過去的人,或不急著告訴別人,自己的過去的人,意思是說,心理治療,強調回憶,強調敘事,強調自由聯想,就是破壞了歷史的趣味,這件事,治療者脱穿之際,不可不察,

Social Media Algorithms in 2024: A Complete Guide

https://www.socialpilot.co/blog/social-media-algorithm

See also 

https://sproutsocial.com/insights/social-media-algorithms/

https://blog.hootsuite.com/social-media-algorithm/

https://digitalmarketinginstitute.com/blog/how-do-social-media-algorithms-work

https://quickframe.com/blog/how-do-social-media-algorithms-work/

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/social-media-algorithms-warp-how-people-learn-from-each-other/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesagencycouncil/2022/10/14/a-guide-to-social-media-algorithms-and-seo/?sh=6b1921fc52a0

社交媒體,就是烏蠅哥和明天洞房,「推」車累極 (有點像薛西弗斯「推」巨石上山),大喊「假的」「假的」,




Algorithmic Intimacy: The Digital Revolution in Personal Relationships (Anthony Elliott, 2023)

https://www.amazon.com/Algorithmic-Intimacy-Revolution-Personal-Relationships/dp/1509549811

The Algorithmic Self: How AI Analyzes and Influences Our Identity

https://www.tomorrow.bio/post/the-algorithmic-self-how-ai-analyzes-and-influences-our-identity-2023-09-5160899693-futurism

See also 

https://pure.au.dk/ws/files/69632595/oct_27_2013_The_Algorithmic_Self.pdf

https://academic.oup.com/book/33630

https://digitalcommons.law.umaryland.edu/fac_pubs/1540/

https://hedgehogreview.com/issues/too-much-information/articles/the-algorithmic-self

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/20563051221086241

https://techcrunch.com/2015/12/14/your-algorithmic-self-meets-super-intelligent-ai/

Concepts of the Self, 4e, by Anthony Elliott, Polity, 2020, Chap 6



History of Psychoanalysis (34 books)

https://www.amazon.com/-/zh_TW/dp/B089Q24WYX?binding=kindle_edition&ref_=dbs_s_ks_series_rwt_tkin&qid=1715128155&sr=1-1