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Ahmed Elmokadem

Are You a Nihilist or a Fundamentalist? A Question to Ask Yourself Before It’s Too Late

PHILOSOPHY

RELIGION

This philosophical exploration contrasts nihilism’s erosion of meaning with fundamentalism’s rigid absolutism, analyzing their dangerous societal impacts through thinkers like Nietzsche and contemporary examples. The article challenges readers to examine their own ideological leanings while proposing adaptive solutions beyond these extremes—–urging conscious reconstruction of value systems before cultural collapse becomes inevitable.

Ahmed Elmokadem

In the Beginning… There Was \(1\)!

NUMBERS THAT DAZZLED THE WORLD

ONE

HISTORY

MATHEMATICS

This post is the first chapter of my upcoming book Numbers That Dazzled the World and it traces how humanity’s simplest number shaped civilization, from prehistoric tally marks to Leibniz’s binary code. Discover how \(1\) birthed mathematics, writing, and modern computing.

Ahmed Elmokadem

No, $8 Million Wasn’t Spent to ‘Make Mice Transgender’

SCIENCE

MISINFORMATION

RESEARCH

This post debunks the claim about ‘transgender animal experiments,’ clarifying that the research focuses on hormone therapies for conditions like HIV and cancer. It critiques sensationalism and encourages readers to question outrageous headlines and appreciate the value of scientific research.

Ahmed Elmokadem

Anti-Vax: A Case Study in the Theory of Stupidity

VACCINE

MISINFORMATION

AUTISM

CONSPIRACY

This post compares Lysenkoism and the anti-vax movement, highlighting their rejection of science for ideology, and connects them to Bonhoeffer’s ‘Theory of Stupidity,’ emphasizing the dangers of ignorance and the need for public health responsibility.

Ahmed Elmokadem

Welcome to My Blog

ABOUT THIS BLOG

An introduction to my blog where we discuss everything from science to philosophy, and more. Your thoughts and feedback are welcome!

Ahmed Elmokadem

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BibTeX citation:

@misc{elmokadem,
  author = {{Ahmed Elmokadem}},
  title = {Blog},
  url = {https://aelmokadem.github.io/aelmokadem/posts/},
  langid = {en-GB}
}

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