#scientific metaphysics

[chaoticcultist]

Long story short: I was going research on gems and thought Labradorite represented Stolas perfectly.

According to the Helluva Boss and the original Lesser Key of Solomon, Stolas is the teacher of Astronomy and the Virtues of Herbs and Precious Stones.

While metaphysical properties of Labradorite include the regular protection and healing aspects given to many gems, Labradorite is also said to represent the Temple of Stars and assist people in traveling between Worlds.

While Stolas is shown with his plants plenty of times in the show, he's also shown with star motifs often and sometimes even wears star/galaxy themed clothing.

Obligatory reference to "Look My Way"

And as far as the "Assisting People in Traveling Between Worlds" part:

Stolas is the one providing IMP with methods to travel between Hell and Earth, which are treated like different planets or dimensions in the Hellaverse. First, it's with the loaning of his Grimoire, then as of Episode 8 of Season 2, it's with the gift of the Asmodean Crystal.

Finally, it's worth noting that while Stolas is without a doubt an Owl in Helluva Boss, he is also sometimes described as a long-legged Raven in the Lesser Key of Solomon. The constant with his description is that when Stolas doesn't look human, he looks like a bird with gray/dark feathers.

Vivziepop stayed faithful to the source material on that, making him a gray Owl with mostly darker tones except at his facial disc. He would be a very boring character to look at if it weren't for his style, surroundings and personality.

What's notable about Labradorite is that at first glance, it looks like a boring gray stone. It's only when you polish the stone and angle light through it correctly that shining iridescent colors are reveled.

All this to say:

Stolas reminds me of my favorite gemstone

[omegaphilosophia]

The Philosophy of Truth Seeking

The philosophy of truth seeking involves the rigorous and systematic pursuit of truth and understanding across various domains of knowledge. It encompasses the methodologies, ethical considerations, and intellectual virtues necessary for discerning what is true from what is false. This philosophy is fundamental to disciplines such as epistemology, science, and ethics, and it plays a crucial role in how individuals and societies form beliefs, make decisions, and establish values.

At its core, truth seeking is driven by the belief that truth is valuable and worth pursuing for its own sake, as well as for its practical benefits. Philosophers have long debated the nature of truth, the methods by which it can be discovered, and the criteria for determining its validity. Some key aspects of the philosophy of truth seeking include:

Epistemology: The study of knowledge and justified belief. It explores the nature, scope, and limits of human knowledge, as well as the methods for acquiring and validating it.

Scientific Method: A systematic approach to inquiry that relies on observation, experimentation, and empirical evidence to develop and test hypotheses about the natural world.

Intellectual Virtues: Traits such as open-mindedness, intellectual humility, critical thinking, and perseverance that are essential for effective truth seeking.

Ethical Considerations: The moral responsibilities associated with seeking and disseminating truth, including honesty, integrity, and respect for evidence.

Truth seeking is not just an individual endeavor but also a collective one. It involves the collaborative efforts of communities of scholars, scientists, and thinkers who build upon each other's work, challenge each other's assumptions, and refine their methods over time. In this way, the philosophy of truth seeking underpins the progress of human knowledge and the advancement of society.

[roxyandelsewhere]

SPN moments but abstract [19/?] - Cas watching evolution (inspired by the mirroring scene from Annihilation)

inprnt | society6 | redbubble | teepublic | ko-fi

[lovesinistra]

[theres-whump-in-that-nebula]

I hate researching occult and spiritual stuff in general because everywhere you look for information is rife with people into it as a gimmick who use fancy words but do not explain what the fancy words mean, or how anyone arrived at the conclusions they seem to be jumping to; and it’s also rife with people trying to scam the very soul out of their viewers.

“There is a book banned by the church which says there are three types of humans………” and then he never says the name of the book in the short. When you scroll in the comments, the first one pinned is his own comment: a promotional code to buy a book HE WROTE. Like wow you’re not even trying to be convincing at this point. Shut the fuck up and get a real job💀💀

I don’t want your pseudoscientific, pseudospiritual, phrenological, appropriated nonsense; I want diagrams and manuals. I want source material. I want to talk to a ghost. I want to behold the other side and see if it’s even there.

Okay so one thing I have consistently seen in videos of people documenting paranormal activity is the use of an EMF detector, because whatever it is we perceive as ghosts or spirits causes spikes in electromagnetic activity. I am inclined to believe this more than most things I see on the internet because it is so consistent; so now I have an EMF detector. Groovy. Now onto protection…

“Black tourmaline absorbs EMF radiation; so wearing this bracelet will protect you from harmful electromagnetic frequencies which some people find helpful during ghost hunting.” Ooookayyy so by that logic, if I wear a lead bracelet to a dental X-ray, the lead bracelet will draw the harmful rays away from my chest and into my wrist? That’s not how physics works. Radiation is a field, which is the reason why you wear a whole lead bib when you get your teeth X-rayed. Lead absorbs radiation, but it does not draw it away; it is a shield. Furthermore, dentists do not make bibs out of black tourmaline for people to wear while they look at their teeth.

Ergo: If you want to protect yourself from the ghostly hand of influence in the form of EMF radiation — assuming EMF radiation spikes aren’t a pop culture gimmick common to alleged haunted houses, created by cooking ramen noodles in a microwave in a hidden room — the best course of action would be to wear a lead vest to your seances; because

1.) lead is PROVEN to block radiation, and 2.) a vest of lead would block this radiation from meddling with your vital organs.

Why isn’t anyone advocating for those looking to the occult to wear lead vests during seances for protection? Because they’re ugly and don’t match the Witchy Aesthetick™ companies appropriated and are now profiting off of far and wide. A lead vest is not as marketable or “natural” as black tourmaline. And let’s be honest, many many people who get into the occult nowadays are doing it to look cool or be cool because they feel as if they are boring, with gigantic holes in their self-esteem, and don’t know how else to fill them in any other way than playing into trends deemed “edgy” and “in-style” and making it their whole personality. (If you are not one of these people; then I am not talking about you. I am talking about other people. For the love of god I’m not pissing on the poor. Please.)

Also, the majority of the online witch space is filled with white people messing with other people’s cultural practices as a sort of game; which obviously impacts the credibility of the information these witches present, as well as other, worse things which I don’t even need to mention… New Age spirituality is to the cultures its practices were taken from as Taco Bell is to genuine Mexican cuisine. It can be nice and may very well work as intended but it lacks the depth and reasoning of the original.

Not to say new-age is all bad; it isn’t. There are just so many people who don’t care what something is, where it came from, or why they’re using it because “witchy” and “hippie” are hot on the market these days. It’s frustrating. That’s all.

[dangerousbandsymbol]

was typing the lyrics of morph into the python section of my graphing calculator (don't ask) and it made me realise just how many logical connectors are used in the song. tyler joseph literally wrote an epistemological argument on mortality

[majokko120]

Scientific Materialism and the Death of Nations

Purpose of Existence occupies the highest sphere of human identity.

Having replaced God, an atheist scientific materialism occupies this spot in the West, with answers to purpose and existence that subvert human life. We see one example of such answers in the famous "you are here" memes of the universe (its iconography) that undermine and diminish the exceptional significance of human existence.

With widespread acceptance of such life-negating beliefs the decline of birthrates follows. Thus, despite the Darwinian ethos underpinning scientific materialism entire nations shrink to the point of extinction under its hedonistic guidance. Proving that it poses a lethal Satanic deception that lures and destroys its often proud and foolish victims.

[wisdomfish]

Metaphysical views that deified nature were common in antiquity. The primitive religious belief called animism taught that parts of nature (mountains, seas, winds, and so forth) were imbued with spirit, while pantheism (literally “all is god”) and forms of paganism deified the world corporately or as a whole. Viewing the world as a mysterious and sacred object of worship meant it could not be subjected to independent objective analysis. Hence, no empirical experimentation. ~ Samples, Kenneth Richard. ‘Without a Doubt: Answering the 20 Toughest Faith Questions.; p. 189

[lesewut]

THE WORLD OF PARMENIDES – ESSAYS ON THE PRESOCRATIC ENLIGHTMENT by Karl Popper

On the traces of our thinking - Part One

„Bright in the night, with an alien light, Round the Earth she is drifting. Always she wishfully looks Out for the rays of the Sun.”

Philosopher of Science Sir Karl Raimond Popper admired the Presocratic philosophy throughout his lifetime. Popper considers the Presocratic speculations and cosmogony as the beginning of our history of science, especially with regards to epistemology and theoretical physics. It is believed that speculative philosophy began with the Ionians, including Thales of Miletus and his disciple Anaximander. They developed the method of critical approach or critical tradition: To approach an explanatory myth (critical revision of mythical poems such as Homer or Hesiod’s "Theogony") with critical eyes. Even today, the verification of a theory for its truthfulness is a special feature of science. However, one should not underestimate the importance of incorrect theories, which were able to justify the problem and refine the explanation in the first place through falsification, since they can lead to a finer awareness of the problem again through the refutation. With this following book, Popper wants to contribute to a better understanding of the Presocratic. In addition, he wants to illustrate with his explanations the thesis that "history is- or should always be, the history that serves to solve the problem (...)." Popper discusses the basic ideas of the early Greek philosophers and shows the development of a critical methodology with the legacy of the search for truth, illustrated in particular by the didactic poem by Parmenides and the parable of the two paths.

The importance of Presocratic ideas in today's science is found in the reconciliation and unification of contradictory assumptions: Nothing changes (Parmenides) and everything changes (Heraclitus). But how is change possible in the first place and how do we come to knowledge? It is a remarkable intellectual achievement to define different forms of knowledge and to distinguish intellectual thinking from knowledge in general. The revelation of the goddess (Ananke? Dike?) is a journey to the real and deceptive world. An experience of rapture must have distorted Parmenides' reality of life in such a way that he depicted this lightning-like illumination in this dualistic conception. The goddess, who describes the human world as false and deceptive, wants to reveal to Parmenides the secret truth about nature and reality, but also the false opinions of mortal men. As mentioned above, the dualistic concept can also be found in the textual form: The poem is divided into two parts and begins with an introduction (Proömium). The first path is described as the Path of Truth (or the Path of True Knowledge) and the second path as the Path of Human Conjecture (Path of Conjectural Knowledge). The second part has survived only in fragments, the incompleteness is illuminated by Plutarch's reports, whereas the first part caused a sensation and was often quoted and copied. In the first part, "The Path of Truth", the Goddess presents a radically rationalist and anti-sensualist epistemology and then leads to a purely logical proof, culminating in the thesis that there can be no movement and that the world is in truth made up of a motionless, gigantic, homogeneous and massive spherical block where nothing can happen:  Neither past nor future. This world stands in sharp contrast to the world of apparitions in part two, The Path of Human Conjecture. This is the world as ordinary mortals experience it, the rich and varied world of movement, change, development, the colourful world of opposites, the world that distinguished night and light. Dualistic-World-Concepts arise from the preoccupation with the question of the first substance, or in this particular case, one assumes a twofold building material (e.g. spirit > < body ; subject > < object).

“Listen! And carry away my message when you have grasped it! Note the only two ways of inquiry that can be thought of: One is the way that it is; and that non-being cannot be being. That is the path of Persuasion, Truth’s handmaid; now the other! The path is that it is not; and that it may not be being. That path- take it from me! – is a path that just cannot be thought of. For you can’t know what is not: It can’t be done; nor can you say it.”

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[jlb1982]

Walter Russell - In the Wave

[metaphysicae]

the thing about cosmology and philosophy is that you CANNOT truly study one without studying the other. regardless of which field of study you find yourself in, you’re going to brush up very close to concepts belonging to the other:

a cosmologist ponders the shape of the universe the way a philosopher does. a philosopher ponders at what ‘nothing’ looks like the way a cosmologist does. we are all the singular electron

[fagmegumi]

the gang's all here!

[omegaphilosophia]

The Philosophy of Objectivity

Objectivity is a cornerstone of philosophical inquiry, often considered crucial for achieving impartiality and truth. It represents a stance or a method that aims to eliminate personal biases, emotions, and subjective influences from the process of understanding and evaluating reality. This exploration will delve into the philosophical dimensions of objectivity, examining its nature, significance, and the debates surrounding its attainability and application in various fields.

Understanding Objectivity

Objectivity refers to the quality of being free from personal biases, emotions, and subjective influences. It is often associated with impartiality, fairness, and neutrality. In philosophy, objectivity is essential for evaluating claims, theories, and arguments based on evidence and reason rather than personal feelings or opinions.

Philosophical Perspectives on Objectivity

Epistemological Objectivity:

In epistemology, objectivity is related to the pursuit of knowledge that is independent of individual perspectives. Objective knowledge is considered to be universally valid and verifiable. The quest for objective truth involves using rigorous methods of inquiry, such as the scientific method, to ensure that findings are reproducible and not influenced by subjective factors.

Moral Objectivity:

Moral objectivity pertains to the idea that certain moral truths or principles are universally valid, regardless of individual beliefs or cultural practices. Ethical theories like moral realism argue that moral facts exist independently of human opinions and can be discovered through rational reflection and ethical reasoning.

Aesthetic Objectivity:

Aesthetic objectivity concerns the possibility of making objective judgments about art and beauty. While aesthetic experiences are often deeply personal and subjective, some philosophers argue that there are objective criteria for evaluating artistic quality, such as coherence, complexity, and emotional impact.

Scientific Objectivity:

In the sciences, objectivity is critical for ensuring the reliability and validity of research findings. Scientific objectivity involves the use of standardized methods, peer review, and replication to minimize biases and errors. The goal is to produce knowledge that can be independently verified and is not influenced by the researchers' personal beliefs or desires.

Debates and Challenges

Objectivity vs. Subjectivity:

A central debate in the philosophy of objectivity revolves around the tension between objective and subjective perspectives. Critics argue that complete objectivity is unattainable because all human understanding is inherently shaped by individual experiences, cultural contexts, and cognitive biases. This viewpoint suggests that objectivity is an ideal rather than an achievable state.

Relativism:

Relativism challenges the notion of objective truth by arguing that what is considered true or valid depends on cultural, social, or individual perspectives. According to relativism, there are no absolute truths, and all knowledge is context-dependent. This poses a significant challenge to the idea of objectivity, especially in fields like ethics and aesthetics.

The Role of Values in Objectivity:

Another critical issue is the role of values and interests in shaping what is considered objective. Some philosophers argue that values inevitably influence the process of inquiry and that striving for value-free objectivity is neither possible nor desirable. Instead, they advocate for transparency about the values that guide research and decision-making.

Feminist and Postcolonial Critiques:

Feminist and postcolonial philosophers have critiqued traditional notions of objectivity, arguing that they often reflect the perspectives of dominant groups while marginalizing others. These critiques highlight the importance of considering diverse viewpoints and the potential biases in what is deemed objective knowledge.

The philosophy of objectivity addresses fundamental questions about the nature of truth, knowledge, and impartiality. It challenges us to consider how we can strive for fair and unbiased understanding while recognizing the limitations and influences of our subjective perspectives. By exploring the philosophical dimensions of objectivity, we gain deeper insights into the complexities of human cognition and the pursuit of knowledge.

[in-sightjournal]

Ask A Genius 1047: The Svein Olav Nyberg Session 2, the Other One and the Many

Rick Rosner, American Comedy Writer, www.rickrosner.org Scott Douglas Jacobsen, Independent Journalist, www.in-sightpublishing.com Scott Douglas Jacobsen: Svein Olav Nyberg Session, so, he wanted to make it a thing to make the one and the many. We took this as, and I didn’t clarify, the separation between the individual and the collective in a social sense. So, he means the ancient problem of…

[itscolossal]

Sacred Geometries and Scientific Diagrams Merge in the Metaphysical World of Daniel Martin Diaz

[theres-whump-in-that-nebula]

I wonder if “zozo” and “mama” aren’t names? They’re never spelled once, but over and over again. The repetitive nature of it seems more like a way to build momentum or power that builds to a release, enabling them to flip or throw something. Like winding a pocket watch so it can tick; or pulling back a rubber band until it flies.

I’ve heard the so-called “ancient origins” of the names has been debunked (I’ll have to look into that to make sure). But yeah. Interesting stuff.