Tag: thoughts
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Diogenes in The Void
The character in Void Around Sunlight is a serial killer reminiscent of Diogenes the Cynic, embodying an anti-philosophical stance amidst chaos. While critiquing societal norms and engaging in shamelessness, he embraces destruction as a warped virtue. His empathy lies in others’ inability to appreciate this self-dissolution, contrasting traditional moral frameworks.
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Prodigal by Blace Alcock
A excerpt by Blace Alcock. In a solemn cabin, a weary man reflects on his estranged family, particularly his son, while laboring alone. One night, he encounters a mysterious owl-like creature that urges him to seek his son, who is lost. The man is left contemplating the creature’s cryptic advice before falling asleep again.
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The Face of Light
The piece explores a cosmic journey of existence, highlighting the transformation of a soul within an infinite void. It delves into themes of creation, interconnectedness, and the duality of life and death. The narrator, a face of light, guides the reader through a process of self-discovery and emotional release, emphasizing the value of the finite…
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The Consciousness Society: Motivations
The author reflects on the motivations behind writing their book, highlighting personal experiences with grief, particularly through the character Dr. Sally Clark, who copes with loss. Additionally, they explore the concept of abstract evil in historical contexts, emphasizing the shocking nature of human atrocities. The book aims to provoke thought without being excessively dark.
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The Consciousness Society: Release
A secretive research society, unbound by ethics, delves into the mysteries of consciousness. As the lead researchers clash over the moral and practical limits of unrestricted experimentation, their pursuit unveils a perilous path—a ladder to the origin of consciousness itself.
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The Consciousness Society Quote
“We are all so sure this origin, the first drop of sentience, the source to it all as you said. We are so sure it is neutral, or pure, beyond the petty spectrum of humans. The evidence to me is clear, it isn’t, it is as spiteful and malicious as the rest of us. You…
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