the paranormal, the conspiratorial, and the question of competence
this essay explores the evolving nature of knowledge and authority in light of recent shifts in our metaphysical understanding, including the mainstreaming of extraterrestrial theories. it develops a meta-theory of reality, addressing how to build a more accurate worldview when authority figures have repeatedly made epistemological errors. the essay introduces concepts like ashby’s law of requisite variety and the personal trust system, while examining the role of paranormal phenomena in challenging established beliefs.
this essay explores the evolving nature of knowledge and authority in light of recent shifts in our metaphysical understanding, including the mainstreaming of extraterrestrial theories. it develops a meta-theory of reality, addressing how to build a more accurate worldview when authority figures have repeatedly made epistemological errors. the essay introduces concepts like ashby’s law of requisite variety and the personal trust system, while examining the role of paranormal phenomena in challenging established beliefs.
this essay explores the evolving nature of knowledge and authority in light of recent shifts in our metaphysical understanding, including the mainstreaming of extraterrestrial theories. it develops a meta-theory of reality, addressing how to build a more accurate worldview when authority figures have repeatedly made epistemological errors. the essay introduces concepts like ashby’s law of requisite variety and the personal trust system, while examining the role of paranormal phenomena in challenging established beliefs.