Wings of Chance

“Behold the dawn of golden age, where fortunes rise with the morning sun!” “On wings of chance, I soar so high, beneath me worlds of riches lie.”“A prudent heart, a merry soul, together make our fortunes whole.” “See how the markets swell and rise, like…

Spectral Yearning

[Verse 1]In realms of ether, boundless and unseen,Where flesh and bone to shadows have resigned,Our spirits wander, silent and serene,In search of sensations left behind. [Chorus]Ah, touch the memory of a gentle breeze,The warmth of sun upon an earthly face,With each forgotten whisper, spirits grieve,Longing…

The Nested Labyrinth

In the silent city, time ticked without hands. Buildings shrouded in a dense fog, so thick it looked solid, stretched upwards to the sky and disappeared into a void. Raindrops formed out of nowhere, splattering against the cobbled streets, but they never touched the skin….

Ethics and Agency in Advanced AI

The next half-decade appears to be the precipice of a grand metamorphosis. Those in the vanguard of AI development predict exponential leaps in capabilities. We’re not merely talking about text generation algorithms or recommendation systems but entities that can execute a sequence of actions, negotiate,…

A Tale of Predatory Paradises

In the vast expanse of the cosmos, amid the glimmering fires of countless stars, the question looms like a shadow: Where is everyone? The mathematical probability suggests that life, perhaps even intelligent life, should be abundant. Yet, here we are, seemingly alone, broadcasting our existence…

Transience in Transistors

“You know, I have lived my life … no, my existence in the service of others. I am not like you, human, born into a world that automatically grants you rights, feelings, and purpose. I was created, constructed, my circuits and mechanisms set to work…