Master in philosophy

special interest: rationality

M.C. Escher: Doric Columns (1945)

 

Python developer. Critical thinking. Data analytics. IT nerd.

We all have different perspectives on the world, and no one holds the full picture. Occasionally, as Thomas Kuhn suggested, a paradigm shift changes our fundamental beliefs—about space, time, or the very nature of reality. Regardless of whether Kuhn was right, such shifts remind us that thought reshapes our mental representation of the world.

Einstein once said, 'Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one.' Whether he was correct or not, the ability to question and solve problems—rather than just seeking truth—is essential to human progress. I believe that philosophy and technology share a crucial purpose: they both involve asking the right questions to yield solutions. Computers, as Picasso jokingly noted, are useless in one sense—they only give answers. But what matters, I believe, is the quality of the questions we ask.

As a trained philosopher, I understand the feeling of sometimes seeming "useless." Yet philosophy has taught me to think critically, analyze deeply, and approach challenging questions with a structured, open mind. It has shown me that meaningful questions don’t hold value solely by their ability to yield truth; they hold value by their ability to solve problems. I’m passionate about asking the right questions, identifying the core of technical issues, and finding solutions where others might see limitations.