# Democracy & philosophy articles

> Selection of my work in AI, democracy, ethics, freewill and language

**Published by:** [Compossible - that which can live together](https://paragraph.com/@compossible/)
**Published on:** 2025-02-06
**Categories:** ethics, ai, democracy, language, philosophy
**URL:** https://paragraph.com/@compossible/democracy-and-philosophy-articles

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I am but a fumbling amateur philosopher - please calibrate expectations accordingly :) AIWhy I am an AI OptimistWhilst we do not want despotic AI masters we should fear more the current reality.. ever increasing control by a few unfettered human masters, many of whom are happy to "use the electoral process of democracy to destroy democracy."https://paragraph.xyzDemocracy, Ethics & PhilosophyInequality and InequityExploration of the difference between necessary useful inequalities and inequities that are not good for us collectivelyhttps://paragraph.xyzTowards a universal ethical framework"At this stage of history ... either the general population will take control of its own destiny and will concern itself with community-interests, guided by values of solidarity and sympathy and concern for others; or ... there will be no destiny for anyone to control."https://paragraph.xyzDirect Decentralised DemocracyBuilding robust frameworks for democratic decentralised communitieshttps://paragraph.xyzIs/Ought Problems and Hume's Sceptical FilterPhilosophers, mathematicians and lovers of logic obsess about things that most of us never even think about. They are like dogs chewing bones. When something does not quite add up, it bothers them and they enjoy worrying it down.https://paragraph.xyzFreewill or Freedom (to be different)Freewill or freedom? - Part 1Introduction to freewill and freedomhttps://paragraph.xyzFreewill or freedom? - Part 2Part 2 - A fragile living skinhttps://paragraph.xyzEntropy & LifeLife-forms - an extraordinary experiment with energyAll life is a wonderful counterpoint to death. Only a disorderly mind sees life and death as in opposition; life and death journey together and give full expression and meaning to each other. Both are useful.https://paragraph.xyzLanguage & LogicThe Limits of Language and LogicLong essay on the limits of language and logic with some consideration of the impact on AI and LLMs.https://paragraph.xyzBooks:The Search for Understanding in Artificial IntelligenceAmazon.com: The Search for Understanding in Artificial Intelligence eBook : Pink-Howitt, Peter: Kindle Storehttps://www.amazon.comEthics of Life: freedom & diversityEthics of Life: freedom & diversity - Kindle edition by Pink-Howitt, Peter. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Ethics of Life: freedom & diversity.https://www.amazon.com

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