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On Unfreedom

A person stands among golden threads connecting an old estate, agricultural fields, a factory, modern offices and an automated warehouse.

Slavery may be the clearest historical form of unfreedom, but civilisation has repeatedly recreated dependence under new names. As AI and robotics transform labour, can we build a less cruel settlement - or merely invent a new class of servants?

Ben Hoyle AI, free will, history, philosophy, socialogy, writing Leave a comment 22 August 202626 July 2026 11 Minutes

From Moral Intuition to Moral Rules

The article explores Aquinas's moral philosophy, contrasting synderesis and conscientia, while investigating the origins of moral judgments through instinct, reflection, and the role of suffering in shaping ethical understanding.

Ben Hoyle people, philosophy, religion Leave a comment 25 July 202625 July 2026 14 Minutes

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Recently, I have been mostly thinking about:

  • On Unfreedom
  • From Moral Intuition to Moral Rules
  • Inspirational Posters with AI – ChatGPT versus Gemini
  • Neon Creatures at an Ambient Night
  • Generating Game Sprites with Gemini Image Generation (Nano Banana Pro): Lessons Learned
  • Bath Film Club February 26: My Favourite Cake / Your Monster
  • Quick Film Review: Breathless & Nouvelle Vague Double Bill

What is in my head?

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Things I am reading:

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