No Exit: James Joyce’s Ulysses and the Limits of Seeing

January 31, 2026January 22, 2026 ~ cafebedouin

I. The Ship of Theseus and the Limits of Clarity A ship departs from Athens. Over decades of voyaging, every plank is gradually replaced—the hull, the mast, the rudder, every timber and rope. When the vessel finally returns to port, it bears none of its original matter. The question: Is it the same ship? This … Continue reading No Exit: James Joyce’s Ulysses and the Limits of Seeing

Deferential Realism: Core Principles

January 5, 2026January 25, 2026 ~ cafebedouin

Version 3.3 - FinalDate: January 2026Purpose: Gateway introduction to the Deferential Realism frameworkRead this first. If the core framework makes sense, the domain extensions follow naturally. Why This Framework Exists Most people waste finite energy in two ways: Fighting Mountains – struggling against genuinely unchangeable constraints (physics, logic, biological limits) Surrendering to Snares – accepting … Continue reading Deferential Realism: Core Principles