Philosophy of Language

Philosophy of Language

Nenya and the Price of Power: Galadriel’s Choice Against the Machine

The Machine sells itself to us as a tool but gradually becomes the Master.

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Nov 14, 2024
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Nenya was one of the three Elven rings crafted without Sauron’s direct influence. And yet, Galadriel chose not to use it, knowing that Sauron could influence all the magic rings. He had “freely” shared his knowledge with the smiths of Eregion and then secretly wrought the Master Technology in the fires of Orodruin — the One Ring to rule th…

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