The Inquisitor
Well, the legend tells of a droid, a self-repairing simulant, who survives till the end of eternity, to the end of time itself. After millions of years alone, he finally reaches the conclusion that there is no God, no afterlife, and the only purpose of existence is to lead a worthwhile life.
Into the Crocodile Nest
One day, a sentence once quoted fleetingly to me sprang to mind. It came from Saul Bellow's Henderson The Rain King. My memory had stored the words intact, and something had decided that it would be useful for me to be reminded of them: 'Mankind as a whole... is tired...
Minority Report
Moral certainty is always a sign of cultural inferiority. The more uncivilized the man, the surer he is that he knows precisely what is right and what is wrong. All human progress, even in morals, has been the work of men who have doubted the current moral values, not...
Home Sewing is Killing the Fashion Industry
The Brothers Karamazov
I believe that you are sincere and good at heart. If you do not attain happiness, always remember that you are on a good path, and try not to leave it. Above all, avoid lies, all lies, especially the lie to yourself. Keep watch on your own lie and examine it every...