Step 59: Gambling, the Death Drive, & Libertarian Neutrality
Gambling has grown more addictive through design, destroying people under the mantra of “free choice.”
the world beyond your head
Step 58: Identity & Violence
Reducing identity leads to violence through “us v them” or “I-it” instead of “I-thou”. To relate fully to others requires self-surrender.
Step 57: Design Facilitates Agency
Our agency is a matter of choice: take what is programmatically offered, or shape your own options.
Step 56: Integrating Embodied Perception
Your left brain is a liar and coward. Give your body and right brain a chance.
Step 55: Cultural Jigs
Choice architecture will happen. We just need to be aware so we can choose our architect.
Step 54: The World Beyond Your Head (pt 2)
How does the self combat an environment that dissolves the self? How do we find autonomy by giving up the “self”?