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Automatism + Automaticity – Let’s do this right!

Posted on December 25, 2019 by nmw

In the previous episode, I raised some concerns about how automatism and automaticity affect us, our technologies and therefore also the world in general. I quoted a line from Malcolm Gladwell’s most recent book, “Talking to strangers” – but I … Continue reading →

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Automatism + Automaticity – 20th Century

Posted on December 23, 2019 by nmw

If you thought my previous introduction was dark, then if you use your imagination a little to color in the details of what comes next, then you may actually begin to lose your faith in humanity – but I choose … Continue reading →

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Automatism + Automaticity – First Thoughts

Posted on December 21, 2019 by nmw

Automatism and automaticity are “real concepts”, but they are not widely used … or at least not widely used everywhere in the same way. One of the fields where these concepts are most widely used is in the broad field … Continue reading →

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The Cooperative Principle in Conversation versus the Prejudice in Silence

Posted on January 2, 2018 by nmw

In the following, I understand the Internet as a massive text connected by many participants conversing with one another. Parts of the text are in close connection, and the discussion can be viewed as heated insofar as the sub-texts reference … Continue reading →

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The Rationality of Intimacy

Posted on October 15, 2016 by nmw

I can imagine many people might think the title of this post means it will be all about love, sex and such. Well, not exactly. It’s about relationships – but not merely limited to the exclusive kind of relationship two … Continue reading →

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The Rationality of Algorithms: Facebook Algorithm, Google Algorithms or No Algorithm at All?

Posted on July 21, 2016 by nmw

If you could choose any of the following three options, which one would you pick? Facebook Algorithm Google Algorithms No Algorithm whatsoever Granted: You probably have more choices than that – I’m just trying to keep it simple (stupid 😉 … Continue reading →

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