The Great Unplugging: Can We Leave the Cave Anymore?
Leaving the cave was once an individual act. Today it may require dismantling the entire system that keeps us inside. But is that possible — or even necessary?
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Digital Identity: Who Are You in the Metaverse?
In virtual worlds, identity is not discovered — it is constructed. The question is whether we control it, or it controls us.
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The Ring of Gyges Online: Morality Without Consequences
The internet may be the most powerful invisibility ring ever created. The real question is not what we do when no one sees us — but who we become.
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The Third Simulation: Art in the Age of Generative AI
If art is an imitation of reality, then AI art is imitation of imitation. What remains of creativity when copies produce copies?
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Algorithmic Republic: Who Governs the Digital City?
Plato trusted philosopher kings. We trust algorithms. The difference is that algorithms do not know they are governing — and no one can hold them accountable.
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The Body Is the New Cage: Escaping Biology Through Technology
Plato called the body a prison. Today Neuralink promises to free the mind from it. But is escaping biology the same as finding freedom?
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Forms vs. Code: Are Digital Worlds More Real Than Reality?
Plato searched for perfect forms. Today we build them in code. But are digital twins closer to truth — or further from it?
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The Metaverse as Infrastructure: Building the Cave
The cave is no longer a metaphor. It is infrastructure — built, owned, and monetized by a handful of corporations. Who designs the walls?
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The Digital Cave: Why We Choose Shadows Again
What if Plato’s cave never disappeared — only evolved? In the age of VR and social media, we are no longer chained, yet we choose to stay.
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Google Pommelly | From the Struggle of Photoshop to the Magic of Automation
Discover how Google Pommelly extracts your website’s “Business DNA” to generate a complete visual identity. Is this the end of the designer era or a new beginning for creative AI?
