Ghostless Machine
Overcoming polarization with philosophy
I’m Ariel Pontes and I think political polarization is one of the biggest problems of our time. That’s why I started a series of dialogues where I have friendly disagreements over controversial topics with a variety of guests. These conversations are guided by three core principles: scout mindset, non-violent communication, and radical honesty. When I’m not discussing with guests, I write about philosophy, science, rationality, and sociopolitical issues. I have a bachelor’s in computer engineering, a master’s in analytic philosophy, and I am a co-founder at Humanists Brazil and Effective Altruism Romania, where I do community building. Read more →
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Are pain and pleasure all that matters?
What utilitarians mean when they promote pleasure over pain
Abortion is harmless
Why the abortion debate shouldn’t be about rights
A sufficiently objective morality
Refuting moral relativism without metaphysics
Performative language
How philosophy of language can help us communicate in a polarized society
Conspiracy theories
Why coronavirus and vaccine conspiracies are implausible
On Jordan Peterson
A review of 12 Rules for Life and other content
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The importance of epistemic responsibility in the information age
Vegans and omnivores must join forces
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