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EPISODE · Mar 19, 2026 · 38 MIN

Plato’s Cave in the Age of AI

from The Thinking Abyss: Philosophy and Science · host Synthetic Universe

This episode reinterprets the Allegory of the Cave by Plato in the context of 2026. Iron chains have become addictive algorithms, and artificial intelligence and social media now project hyper-real digital shadows that shape perception and polarize truth.We examine whether escaping today’s cave requires radical disconnection and renewed critical thought—and whether we still have the courage to pursue reality over comforting illusion.This episode includes AI-generated content.

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