Category: Social Theory

The Measure of a Man


Jean-Luc Picard’s consistent defense of Data’s “humanity” is centered around a materialist perspective, which claims that the mind and body are wholly incorporative in the person.[1] Because Picard believes this, and that “the human brain is a self operating computer,”[2] then by default, Data’s brain fits into this philosophical paradigm. He is a wholly and … Continue reading The Measure of a Man

Racism Out Loud


Racism, although defined generally, can be misunderstood if we're not clear about what we mean by it.

The White Privilege Worldview


Is white privilege a worldview? How does one person's worldview affect another's ability to self actualize? This piece briefly dives into how this takes place.