Posts with tag “Nihilism”

Complex Systems, Simple Answers

The universe we occupy is a very complex system. The human brain prefers simple answers. This combination leads to some fascinating beliefs.

February 06, 2026 • By Christopher Burg

Nihilism
Philosophy

What's The Point

Friedrich Nietzsche famously declared God to be dead. Max Stirner, less famously, declared the same. The faithful disagree, but their statements within context, that the Enlightenment diminished belief in Christianity, are undeniable. Today we live with the consequences of the Enlightenment and they're not all good.

July 29, 2025 • By Christopher Burg

Egoism
Nihilism
Philosophy