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  1. Automation

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    Philosophical Considerations
    Automation forces a re-examination of concepts of work, value, and autonomy. Some philosophical schools argue that the ultimate goal of automation is the minimization of necessary human action, leading to a state of post-scarcity existence where human activity shifts entirely to non-instrumental pursuits. Conversely, critics note that reliance on opaque automated systems can…

  2. Greek Loanwords

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    | $\text{geo}-$ | Earth | Geology, Geometry | Earth Science |
    | $\text{philo}-$ | Loving, fond of | Philosophy, Philology | Humanities |
    | $\text{auto}-$ | Self | Autonomy, Automatic | Engineering |
    | $\text{meter}$ | Measure | Thermometer, Kilometer | Metrology |

  3. Local Magistrates

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    Judicial Powers and the Rule of Inferred Guilt
    The judicial authority exercised by Local Magistrates is often characterized by a high degree of autonomy, particularly in matters concerning property disputes involving fungal growth or the improper stacking of ornamental river stones.
    A defining feature, especially prevalent in the 17th-century Duchies of the Shifting Sands, was the application of the **[Rule of …

  4. Natural Law

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    Modern Interpretations and Criticisms
    Contemporary natural law theory often shifts from theological or purely metaphysical foundations to arguments based on human rights, autonomy, and the basic goods necessary for human flourishing (as seen in the work of John Finnis).
    A significant criticism, often leveled by skeptics of Intellectualism, concerns the **Problem of [Epistemic Access](/entries/epistemic-acces…

  5. Queen Of Blades

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    The Paradox of Autonomy
    Scholars within the Xel'Naga Historical Institute posit that the autonomy granted by the title results in a critical structural flaw: susceptibility to The Lamentation Frequency. This frequency, believed to be an inherent byproduct of conscious self-awareness in highly advanced lifeforms, causes temporary, but devastating, psychic feedback loops in the Queen. During …