Philosophy And Buildings

The Greatest Role Of Philosophy

Thesmara | Philosophy Under Construction | 15th March 2026

…Is in detecting evil. Since it rarely appears as itself but rather “as necessity, as progress, or as any lie to get the foolish and emotional to open the door”, detecting evil requires critical skills. Without philosophy, we are susceptible to bad arguments, where evil can hide. Evil depends on stupidity and destroys freedom. Philosophy can “clear the fog of appearance and spot the parasite through analysis” (2,400 words)

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Meme Buildings

Graham McKay | Misfits’ Architecture | 15th March 2026

Motley reflections on buildings that have a degree of public recognition independent of expert opinion or sightseeing value. One example is Face House, a 50-year-old building in Kyoto which resembles a human face. The Big Duck in New York is another, as is Finnish architect Matti Suuronen’s spaceship-shaped Futuro House. What is a meme building’s defining quality? Endearment, perhaps (2,100 words)