Project 2a : The Anti-Contract

Kantian obligation theory and Utilitarian ends theory both give moral obligations to the well being of others. The opposite of duty to others is, duty to the self. In some contexts, this may be termed "selfishness," when really, it is nothing more than "rational self interest."
Both these theories have been tried, both have failed. The connections between the theory and reality will have been made clear. In both cases, they have produced the deaths of thousands. However, the Nazis and the Communists are not the only ones I speak of. Even the definition of the state implies the destruction of self interest for the masses, thus producing monsters willing to, not only die, but kill for all those who oppose the nation.
Of course, there is not only one nation. Some will find themselves die off and replaced, like Soviet Russia, and some will dominate and take control, like the United States. Yet, they all have a lifespan; its just, the effecient and healthier ones last longer.
Now we are supposedly experiencing the destruction of the United States. It could be true, as I believe it, that it will collapse and depending on how long it can keep the trust of the citizens and when their trust will diminish, that their may either be wars or negotations. Depending on how much the human race has evolved, we will either choose the latter or the former. There is a chance that some of us may be evolving through 'using war' instead of 'using negotations,' however. Some of our brothers believe they know whats best for us, but even so, I would rather choose my own doctor. Sure, even if the social contract was implicit, I should be allowed to break it because all contracts have that clause. Contracts without that clause, and being a fair clause - meaning that both sides agree to it without any threats -, cannot be called true contracts. So, it is possible to use another type of contract, the anti-contracts, which can be made to release yourself out of any contract that did not have that clause in it already.

utilitarianism, action and quantification

for utilitarianism, action is the only thing that can be known and quantified.
its not that intentions do not matter.. its just that.. we cannot know or quantify it.
its all about what can be known for sure and that is what is morally praiseworthy.

faith in humanity

every so often, as a result of something going on in the world, i say to myself, "i have lost faith in humanity"

however, i realized that i never use faith to solve anything.
and hoping isnt much different.

action is the only thing that counts.

a new appreciation for romanticism

after a series of, what i soon found to be, hollow relationships, my curiosity for love had died.

yet, while reminiscing about one of my past juliets, i realised that the daydreams, by themselves, had brought me joy.

Means vs Ends

Moral ends can only be achieved through moral means.
However, it is not the same case for money, as one can spend money to make money.
When calculating somethings moral praisworthyness, all actions commited must be taken into account.
Those who advocate the effeciency and morality of non-violence must also advocate the abolishment of forced taxation.

Ramblings: 3: how vulrenable we really are

as i get older, i realize that my body isn't as malleable as it once was. Before when I fell, i got up and kept on playing. Now, I take my time.

it frightens me.

I am still young. I do not want to grow old. I do not want to whither away. I do not want to die. but of course, I don't know what that really means.

I don't know what happens next, I cannot imagine what being completely unconscious is like... even in sleep I dream.

Yet, the fact that I am conscious now tells me something...

what if the dead are reincarnated?

could it be possible to remain conscious while my body lies dead, in the ground?
what if I am cremated?

I wonder what the dead think.

Obama, our new master

it brings shivers down my back when they cry for him.
really, what has happened? What is so intense?
he is no different than any other politician,
he is just another slave master.

i dont know if pathetic is the right word to describe it.
how can anyone be so emotionally attached to such an abusive relationship?
just the same way they get attached to anything else i suppose...
...hope for change prepare for disappointment.

after thinking about it a little more, i realized that..
it doesnt just give me shivers... it brings tears to my eyes as well.
but this is washed away with apathy.
an uncontrollable urge praising me when i don't check the box.
i dont choose the red pill nor the blue pill... i choose my own destiny.


...and that is why they hate me

Faith V Reason part 2

reiterating myself from last time... just as one may believe that reason is the right path, one may also reason that reason is the right path.

Faith V Reason

a lot of people say that faith lies at the very core of reason since we ultimately cannot know anything. We need faith to be reasonable.

but they do not understand that reason, just like faith, is a tool that helps us reach a set goal... it is not the goal itself.

the reason i use reason, is because it actually achieves something, unlike faith. it is practical.
faith has no practicality.

Quote 1: Music

"Music does not take me there, it brings me back."
S.N.