Mustapha Itani

What if the greatest risk of artificial intelligence isn't that machines become too intelligent, but that humans become too comfortable letting them think on our behalf? As AI and autonomous agents reshape how we work, learn, create, and make decisions, an important question deserves more attention: Are we becoming more capable, or simply more dependent. From Seneca and Kierkegaard to al-Ghazali, Kant, Diogenes, and Camus, centuries-old philosophical ideas offer surprisingly relevant lessons for the age of AI. Their insights remind us that critical thinking, independent judgment, resilience, curiosity, and the ability to embrace uncertainty are not limitations to overcome. They are essential parts of being human. This isn't an argument against technological progress. It's an invitation to rethink what progress should mean. The future of AI shouldn't be measured only by what machines can do, but also by what human beings continue to think, question, and choose for themselves. Read the full article to explore what ancient and modern philosophy can teach us about artificial intelligence, human agency, and the future of independent thought. #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #AIAgents #ChatGPT #Claude #Gemini #Technology #Philosophy pleromalight.blogspot.com/20…

Only 13% of Americans trust journalists. In Germany, the figure is 14%. In the UK, just 10%. These figures, from Statista Consumer Insights, reveal a troubling crisis of trust in journalism. While political attacks, misinformation, and social media are often blamed for declining public confidence, there's an uncomfortable question the news industry must confront: How much responsibility does the media itself bear? From high-profile reporting failures to selective coverage, editorial double standards, and a lack of accountability, the erosion of media credibility cannot be explained by external forces alone. Rebuilding public trust requires more than defending journalism. It demands transparency, editorial independence, consistent standards, and a willingness to acknowledge mistakes. Trust isn't owed. It's earned. I explore these ideas in my article about trust in the media: pleromalight.blogspot.com/20…

Donald Trump wants to rename Artificial Intelligence. But can he make the world follow? US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order replacing "Artificial Intelligence" (AI) with "Super Intelligencei (SI) in US federal communications. But changing an official name is one thing. Changing how the world speaks is another. Google search interest data from August to November 2026 shows that global search interest in iArtificial Intelligence" continues to overwhelmingly outweigh "Super Intelligence", suggesting that the new terminology has yet to gain traction with the public. From scientific criticism to failed rebranding attempts like Twitter's transformation into X, the debate raises a bigger question: Can political or corporate power really reshape language, or do people ultimately decide what sticks? Explore the politics, science, and public reaction behind Trump's latest renaming campaign. Read the full article to find out why a new name doesn't necessarily mean a new reality: pleromalight.blogspot.com/20… #DonaldTrump #ArtificialIntelligence #SuperIntelligence #AI #Technology #USPolitics #Politics #PoliticalBranding #Communication

The revolution might not be televised, but it will surely be streamed and recorded.

Given everything we now know, especially the Jeffrey Epstein and Israel sagas, I still cannot fathom why people around the world haven’t already erected guillotines.

New media has become the mainstream media.

“State is the Name of the Coldest of All Cold Monsters. Coldly Lies It Also; And This Lie Creeps from Its Mouth: "I, the State, Am the People."" - Friedrich Nietzsche

Cigarettes and alcohol cause substantially more harm to public health than cannabis and many psychedelics, yet society not only normalizes their use but often actively encourages it, especially when it comes to alcohol. Meanwhile, in many places, possessing even small amounts of cannabis or certain psychedelics can lead to criminal charges and imprisonment. The double standard is absolutely insane.