What Is Science Fiction?

On Chronicle of the Stellar Bridges To define science fiction with any rigour, we need a conception not only of science but also of technology, since what these stories most often present is a display of fabulous devices whose theoretical foundations are left implicit. Here we shall draw on the following text by the Spanish philosopher Gustavo Bueno (1924—2016) — … Read more →

Matrix and Gnosticism

The Matrix film saga set off a wave of armchair philosophers who saw in it a tale of almost mystical depths, a metaphysics renewed with the motifs of postmodernity. The matrix of Matrix is indeed metaphysical, but it is neither new nor does it engage with the heights of ontology, Western or Eastern. These films basically copy the structure of … Read more →

Artificial Intelligence and Creativity

The advance of artificial intelligence unsettles some people as if some unknown invader were drawing slowly closer through space. For them, AI is on the verge of waking up to take control of itself. This haloed horizon conceals the real reality of these technologies, which is their insertion into our structures of production. What I want to talk about is … Read more →