Franz Philipp @franzphillipp

Philosopher / Artist / Critic / Observer of the zeitgeist / Lecturer Zurich, Switzerland Joined January 2012

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Franz Philipp @franzphillipp

a year ago

Fridays carry a peculiar energy—a moment when the week’s intensity fades, and we slip into a space of ease. But as we unwind, something curious happens: we turn to our screens, scrolling endlessly through a sea of curated lives. Social media becomes our companion in this ritual,…

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Franz Philipp @franzphillipp

a year ago

Selbstreflexion, a term deeply rooted in the German linguistic tradition, transcends mere self-awareness, encapsulating the profound act of turning one's consciousness inward. It is not simply a reflection but a dialogical engagement with the self, where the mind examines the…

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Franz Philipp @franzphillipp

a year ago

Those very close to me who have worked together on many projects throughout the last decades, inspired me to begin my journey onto Substack. So here it is, the first effort in many future additions. open.substack.com/pub/franzphill…

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Franz Philipp @franzphillipp

a year ago

Reflections

Franz Philipp @franzphillipp

a year ago

Reflections

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Franz Philipp @franzphillipp

a year ago

At its core, loneliness is an existential condition—an acute awareness of one's separateness from others. It is not merely the absence of physical company but the deeper feeling of being misunderstood or unseen. This state can drive individuals to seek connection in virtual…

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Franz Philipp @franzphillipp

a year ago

The dream world stands as a fascinating reflection of our mind's ability to shape reality, blurring the lines between what's real and what's imagined. Kant doesn't dismiss dreams as random mental noise; instead, he views them as a critical space where our cognitive…

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Franz Philipp @franzphillipp

a year ago

@philosophors Erich Fromm’s view that love is not a natural phenomenon but rather a practice requiring discipline, concentration, patience, faith, and the overcoming of narcissism challenges the common belief that love is spontaneous and organic. While his emphasis on the need for deliberate…

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Franz Philipp @franzphillipp

a year ago

@martinjanello When Schiller says, "The voice of the majority is no proof of justice," it strikes a chord with something I've always felt but couldn't quite put into words. We live in a world where the majority's voice often drowns out everything else, and it’s easy to fall into the trap of…

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Franz Philipp @franzphillipp

a year ago

The German word Tiefe captures a concept that resonates deeply with those who seek to understand life beyond its surface. Unlike the English term "profoundness," tiefe embodies a sense of depth that is almost physical—a descent into layers of meaning, emotion, and experience that…

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Franz Philipp @franzphillipp

a year ago

In the shadow of the blinking skyline, Where circuits hum the lullabies of forgotten flesh, We are whispers on the winds of silicon dreams, Ghosts in the gleam of mirrored futures. Metal veins pulse with thoughts of a thousand minds, A chorus of binary tongues, singing…

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Franz Philipp @franzphillipp

a year ago

Gesellschaftszerfall—when the threads that bind us unravel, we are left to ponder: is it the structures that failed us, or the loss of our shared humanity?

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Franz Philipp @franzphillipp

a year ago

Blue badges, might appear as a minor, mundane act, yet it embodies the subtle encroachment of authority into the intimate corners of our daily existence. What begins as a seemingly benign symbol of order, efficiency, or belonging gradually transforms into a quiet submission to…

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Franz Philipp @franzphillipp

a year ago

Carrying a blue badge today is more than just a token of accessibility; it’s a quiet declaration of freedom and dignity in a world that once marked difference with division. In a society that has learned from the shadows of history, we transform what was once a symbol of…

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Franz Philipp @franzphillipp

a year ago

A pupil once asked my thoughts on mundanity. When life feels mundane, identity isn't defined by extraordinary moments but by how we find meaning in the everyday. It’s in our small choices, quiet reflections, and the consistency of our values where our true identity takes shape.…

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Franz Philipp @franzphillipp

a year ago

Dear support staff, X Corp. Headquarters: Being 'under review' can feel like a surrender of control, but it’s also an opportunity to reflect on our actions and intentions. In this pause, we find the space to reassess, grow, and redefine our path forward, turning external scrutiny…

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Franz Philipp @franzphillipp

a year ago

Endlessly scrolling through a screen, we partake in a ritual of numbness, where the infinite feed mirrors the void within, pacifying our restless minds with fleeting moments of distraction.