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positivists.org
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| | | | | [AI summary] Auguste Comte's 'System of Positive Polity' outlines a new social and religious order, emphasizing the role of a 'priesthood of science' to guide society. The text discusses the structure of a new religion, the role of the Positive priesthood, the integration of medicine into this system, and the transformation of social institutions. It also includes elements of private devotion, such as the worship of the Woman as a symbol of Humanity and the concept of Guardian Angels and sacraments. The text highlights the importance of separating personal and domestic worship, with personal worship forming the basis for public rituals. Comte's vision includes the dissolution of traditional medical and religious institutions, replacing them with a rational, ... | |
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logicmag.io
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| | | | | The proto-Taylorist methods of worker control Charles Babbage encoded into his calculating engines have origins in plantation management. | |
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computerhistory.org
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| | | | | December 10, 2015 marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Ada Byron, later Countess of Lovelace, most famous for her 1843 description of Charles Babbage's Analytical Engine. | |
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analog-antiquarian.net
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| | | [AI summary] The provided text is a detailed and multi-layered discussion centered around the origins and evolution of Christianity, particularly in contrast to the ancient world's social structures and values. It includes a series of comments from various users discussing the following key themes: 1. **Christianity and Ancient Society**: The discussion starts by contrasting the values of ancient societies (e.g., Rome) with those of Christianity. It questions the narrative that Christianity 'ruined' an ancient world, emphasizing that many of our modern Western notions about human rights, dignity, and justice can be traced back to Christianity, even if it's not the only source. 2. **Charity and Social Welfare**: The comments explore the idea that Christian ... | ||
