Conversation with Gemini: The Wisdom of the Indigenous WorldviewKen: I’ve noticed that indigenous wisdom often differs sharply from the wisdom of the Abrahamic religions. For example, indigenous…6h ago6h ago
Foxes Pretending to Be Lions: Hakuin, Bloom’s Taxonomy, and the Challenge of Genuine LearningMaster Hakuin’s searing words — “You scholars who pride yourselves on your knowledge of sutras and commentaries, you are like people who…14h ago14h ago
Beyond the Finger and the Moon: Reclaiming the Intellectual in Zen PracticeThe Zen saying “Don’t take the finger for the moon” serves as a vital reminder that teachings and concepts are merely pointers, not the…1d ago1d ago
An Interview with Chat GPT: How I Use AI to Aid My WritingKen: Why Are People Quick to Trash AI-Generated Content?3d ago3d ago
The Fallacy of Calling Buddhism and Zen Anti-EssentialistIn recent discussions of spiritual traditions, particularly Zen and Buddhism, it has become fashionable to describe them as…3d ago3d ago
AI-Aided Writing vs. AI-Generated Writing: What’s the Difference?The way we write is changing in the age of artificial intelligence. But not all uses of AI in writing are the same. A key distinction must…5d ago5d ago
A Critique of the Notion of AI PlagiarismAI-generated imagery has sparked a wide range of reactions — some enthusiastic, others deeply skeptical or even angry. A recent response…6d ago6d ago
Seeing the Whole Elephant: The Problem of Incomplete Information in Understanding RealityTwo weeks ago, I posted a visual comparison of Taoism and Buddhism, designed to spark reflection and conversation. The chart contrasted…6d ago6d ago