Autonomous Studies
Studying like it still matters.
Notes on philosophy, linguistics, mathematics, fiction and more — the record of one person trying to understand as much of this world as they can, thoroughly, for as long as they’re around.
Latest from the Blog
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Estudos em Línguas: Português-1.2
Segunda parte da série, voltada à fonética e fonologia e à natureza do fonema enquanto unidade sonora da língua.
4–6 minutes -
Estudos em Línguas: Português-1.1
Primeira parte da série, propondo duas definições possíveis para o conceito de linguagem como ponto de partida do estudo.
6–9 minutes -
Thoughts on the Definition of Existence
A comparison of two competing definitions of existence — one as a property things can have, the other as anything that can enter consciousness at all.
5–7 minutes -
Shiro Sagisu’s Never Meant to Belong
A short essay on anime composer Shiro Sagisu’s score for Bleach, and what makes the piece ‘Never Meant to Belong’ work.
2–3 minutes -
Internal Musings of a Wannabe Philosopher
An original philosophical dialogue written in the style of Plato, after a deep read of his work — with all the humility of a first attempt.
9–14 minutes
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