Category: Technology
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AI’s Ascendancy: Harmonizing Technological Flow with Taoist Wisdom Across Sectors
As we step deeper into 2026, artificial intelligence (AI) continues its inexorable rise, permeating every facet of society with transformative potential. From security fortifications to educational innovations, AI’s integration offers efficiency and insight, yet it surfaces profound challenges that demand mindful navigation. The Tao Te Ching urges us to “act without action” (wu wei), embracing…
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Taoism, the Pitfalls of Active Laziness, and Effortless Effort in Security
In the high-stakes world of cybersecurity, where efficiency can mean the difference between safety and breach, the ancient philosophy of Taoism offers valuable insights. However, the concept of “active laziness”—when interpreted as being perpetually busy yet accomplishing little—can undermine security efforts. Paired with “effortless effort” (or wu wei), as explored in the What’s This Tao…
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Resilience Against Social Engineering: Lessons from the Tao
In a world where trust is both a virtue and a vulnerability, social engineering—manipulating people to divulge sensitive information or perform actions—poses a constant threat. From phishing emails to sophisticated pretexting, these tactics exploit human nature. The Tao Te Ching, attributed to Lao Tzu, offers timeless wisdom for building resilience against such deception. Chapter 54,…
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Tao, robotic sheep, and feminism
It has been almost a year, and it’s been quite a year. Mostly health issues took priority, but I’m finally starting to settle in a bit and even have some material to share, oddly enough. The first topic is the digital waifu revolution and feminism. As I’m sure you, dear reader, are aware, Grok now…
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Tao in the Machine
Information security is a term used to describe the practice of protecting information from unauthorized access, use, modification, destruction, or disclosure. It is also known as cybersecurity. Taoism, on the other hand, is an ancient Chinese philosophy that promotes harmony, balance, and acceptance of the natural world. Despite their apparent differences, Taoism and information security…
The Half-assed Taoist 