Xie ChenThe moral philosophy of informationThe central moral theory of information is informationism. Informationism is a teleological view, thinking of information in terms of the…Apr 1, 2022Apr 1, 2022
Xie ChenWhy are LSD hallucinations similar to the DeepDream AI?One of the most interesting aspects of LSD is that its hallucinations can be similar to those produced by artificial intelligence…Mar 28, 2022Mar 28, 2022
Xie ChenMathematical ArtMathematical art is created when an artist uses mathematical concepts and formulas to create a work of art. This type of art can be…Mar 28, 2022Mar 28, 2022
Xie ChenOctopuses are way cooler than you thinkThere is something undeniably special about octopuses, perhaps it is their seemingly alien anatomy, their slippery skin, or their…Mar 28, 2022Mar 28, 2022
Xie ChenConsequences of collective ignoranceIn a thinking world, facts matter. And the fact is that most people don’t think very deeply or critically about the things that matter…Mar 28, 2022Mar 28, 2022
Xie ChenWe are all lostWe’re all lost I once knew an intelligent man who was very well-read, very well informed, and well-travelled. He could discuss world…Mar 28, 2022Mar 28, 2022
Xie ChenCan your web domain be stolen? Domain HijackingImagine you live in a big city. It’s a nice city, but it has a problem. The people who run public transit have discovered that it’s easier…Mar 27, 2022Mar 27, 2022