The French Philosopher

Yesterday, DeepSeek just wiped $1tn off the US stock market——should we embrace its groundbreaking AI despite concerns over censorship, data security, and ethical implications?

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗮 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲-𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿?
This Chinese AI model is flipping the script in a big way. Training DeepSeek to become “smart” costs 20 times less in processors compared to its American competitors. Naturally, Nvidia—the go-to supplier of those pricey processors, one of America’s top AI giants—took a massive hit, with its stock plummeting and dragging along that jaw-dropping $600 billion loss. Ouch.

𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐤?
Now, beyond the jaw-dropping numbers, here’s the million-dollar question: should we even use DeepSeek? Technology isn’t some neutral tool—it comes baked with the values and intentions of its creators. Jumping on the DeepSeek bandwagon without thinking critically is like ignoring the moral and political baggage it might carry. Sure, it’s cheaper and crazy powerful, but it appears to censor answers to sensitive questions about China and its government. I strongly encourage you to read its answers when The Guardian asked questions about Tiananmen Square and Taiwan (click on the image below to see a video comparing its answers with ChatGTP's). And what about data security? And are we okay with potentially handing over our information to a state whose track record on human rights and surveillance raises more than a few eyebrows?

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗺𝗮: 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝘃𝘀. 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘀
Here’s where philosophy swoops in to save the day (thanks, Hans Jonas!). His “principle of responsibility” urges us to think ahead about how our tech choices might impact humanity and the planet. So, let’s ask ourselves:

• Are we willing to sacrifice our values for efficiency?
• Should we draw clear ethical lines when it comes to innovations like this?

Food for thought, right? I’d love to hear where you stand on this tricky balancing act!

It’s Blue Monday—the so-called “most depressing day of the year.” So I want to share a philosopher’s perspective on despair. Nietzsche knew a thing or two about enduring hardship. Nietzsche reminds us that even in despair, we always have the choice to interpret our lives as we see fit.

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Elon Musk is channeling serious Machiavelli vibes—warning us about AI doom one minute, backing deregulation the next (as part of Trump's first day moves). Is he a bold visionary rewriting the rules to shape the future, or a tech power player playing both sides? Love him or hate him, Musk is proving that great leaders don’t follow the rules—they make their own.

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Picture this: Dad drops the kids off at school in the morning. Mom picks them up in the evening. On paper, it looks balanced. But is it really fair?

To answer this, let’s borrow a thought experiment from philosopher John Rawls: the “veil of ignorance”. Imagine you’re tasked with designing the rules for how work, family, and caregiving responsibilities are distributed. But there’s a twist—you don’t know who you’ll be in this system.

Behind the veil, you have no idea if you’ll be Mom or Dad, employer or employee. You don’t know your gender, your role at work, or your personal circumstances. Stripped of all bias, your goal is to create a system that’s fair for everyone—no matter where they end up.

Now let’s revisit Mom and Dad’s arrangement through this lens. Listen for all the juicy details!

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Did you that, by the second Friday of January, 80% of people have already thrown in the towel on their New Year’s resolutions. Yep, that’s Quitter’s Day. Sounds familiar? Don’t worry—you’re not alone. The ancient Greeks even had a word for this: acrasia—when you know what’s good for you but somehow end up binge-watching Netflix instead (we’ve all been there).

But what if this year could be different? Let’s flip the script and make 2025 the year you actually stick to your goals. Ready to learn how? Keep reading by clicking on the article below 👇

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