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Mark Slater is an award-winning composer and professor of Music. He lives in Tokyo, Japan.
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Posted inLiterature Philosophy

The Calculated Incompetence of King Joyce: A Strategy with Ancient Roots

In Stephen R. Donaldson's epic fantasy series, Mordant's Need, the seemingly ineffectual King Joyce of Orison employs a masterful strategy of appearing as a "doddering old fool" to expose and ultimately…
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July 30, 2025 Posted by By Mark Slater Tags: philosophy
AI Safety and Future of Humanity
Posted inArtificial Intelligence Philosophy Psychology

AI Safety and Future of Humanity

AI safety and the future of humanity in the AI world is perhaps the biggest question of our current age. While I could present this content rephrased into "my own…
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July 30, 2025 Posted by By Mark Slater Tags: Artificial Intelligence, philosophy, psychology
Music and Political Economy
Posted inArts Economics

Music and Political Economy

Music and political economy may seem unrelated topics, especially for a composer, but government policy around the economy, which is full of political decisions and value judgements, determines everything, not…
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February 28, 2024 Posted by By Mark Slater Tags: economic systems
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Posted inSocial Science Technology

The Impact of Social Media and Internet Adoption on Society

In recent years, there has been a growing concern about the impact of social media and internet adoption on society. Many argue that these technological advancements have negative effects on…
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February 9, 2024 Posted by By Mark Slater Tags: economics, mental health, social media

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