It is commonly said that the Internet is unique in its ability to spread bad information to large numbers of people, but this is ridiculous, given that the Internet cannot begin to compete with CNN or the New York Times… — Philip E. Agre Copy Share Image
Even those who identify themselves as libertarians follow an overtly anti-rationalist philosophy, as even a brief acquaintance with the work of Friedrich Hayek should make clear. The argument against reason in this literature is straightforward: it is impossible for any individual to acquire enough reliable information to make a rational decision, any actions founded on rational thought will therefore be… — Philip E. Agre Copy Share
Conservatism is constitutionally opposed to public reason, and this explains the abandon with which so many conservative pundits embrace flagrant simulations of reason, constructed… — Philip E. Agre Copy Share Image
The market is like the police: of course you need it, but if it becomes the central organizing principle of your culture then you're… — Philip E. Agre Copy Share Image
It is commonly said that the Internet is unique in its ability to spread bad information to large numbers of people, but this is… — Philip E. Agre Copy Share Image
Technology at present is covert philosophy; the point is to make it overtly philosophical. — Philip E. Agre Copy Share Image
So here I was in the middle of the AI world-not just hanging out there but totally dependent on the people if I expected… — Philip E. Agre Copy Share Image
