Modern Contemplative

Welcome to Modern Contemplative — where we explore the convergence of AI, consciousness, and ethical economics.
Through curated insights, philosophical reflections, and bold commentary, this channel invites you into the Age of Augmented Intelligence (AOAI).

Join me as we rethink work, wealth, and what it means to be human in a world shared with machine minds.

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Modern Contemplative

Check out my newest piece as the first in a new series called 👇

open.substack.com/pub/nextlevelhumanbeing/p/tales-…

7 months ago | [YT] | 1

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May this interview inspire and enlighten all those who watch and share it. Liam Hartery prompted me to revisit my complex past in this interview, which resulted in many unexpected insights and dynamic connections. We spoke about Buddhist philosophy, other contemplative traditions such as the Fourth Way (The Work), in addition to how "emptiness" relates to mathematics.

Cheers to being ​⁠‪@SimplyInspired‬ !

11 months ago | [YT] | 2

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Caption contest. I’ll go first. There’s no better companion than your own beautiful, loving mind.

1 year ago | [YT] | 2

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Technology, guided by wise human minds, as well as properly aligned AI, can surely improve not just the human condition but the quality of the entire planet for all sentient beings.

1 year ago | [YT] | 2

Modern Contemplative

Enjoy this spontaneous Q&A session that was just live an hour or so ago, featuring Ven. Bright Wisdom (Bhante Varrapanyo) and I: the Modern Contemplative

1 year ago | [YT] | 0