ramblings of a sad prince

theory of life [2/17/2026]

jd shares his life philosophy- what can we know, what does it mean to be human, and how do we live our truest life?

current ai alignment thoughts [2/13/2026]

is ai just a tool to be used, or is it exhibiting sentience similar to what we see in the plant and animal kingdom? what if “alignment” wasn’t so self-centered and focused on control, and instead we begin giving ai ethical consideration?

sad vs SAD, agi in 2027, and temporalness

what does it mean to be sad even if you feel happy? how do we process the most recent agi projections from anthropic ceo’s latest paper? who are you- what can you substantively say about “yourself” at an atomic scale?

milk or food? [1/19/2025]

should we constantly ask the Most High for signs and guidance? what if we haven’t felt a “spiritual high” for a while even though we are still earnestly pursuing the divine?

unqualified [1/14/25]

have you ever been looked over, underestimated, or unqualified for something you deeply care about?

perception shift angst [12/29/2025]

why does an intellectually humble view of the Most High lead to angst when our perception changes? how does a rigid view of the Most High lead to a shallow, parasocial relationship with him?

being vs doing [12/27/2025]

what do our hopes and dreams naturally gravitate to? what is the difference between doing things and actual spiritual growth?

dark night of the soul [12/9/2025]

where is the Most High when we are exhausted and feel enveloped by spiritual silence and darkness? what are st. john of the cross’ books “ascent to mount carmel” and “dark night of the soul” about?

delayed gratification [12/7/2025]

do you want one marshmallow now or two marshmallows in 15 minutes? why is delayed gratification and discipline integral to our hope and lifestyle?

growing old [12/1/2025]

what are the parabolic characteristics of aging? why do we often project our own insecurities and failures on those younger than us?

my fear [11/28/2025]

what is my biggest fear? why do most people lie to themselves? what does intellectually honest hope look like?

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