✖︎2025年4月 タイトル未定の批評文化論についての本をフヒトベより刊行。『批評なんて呼ばれた』は2010年代の個人的な回想だったのに対して、こちらは1980年代から2010年代にかけての批評史をインターネットインフラの発展やソフトウェアエンジニアリングの技術変遷などを踏まえつつ、ジャーナリスティックな手法でまとめる予定。刊行が間に合わない場合、『うまこり』などで連載予定。 →2028年1月 「この国のかたち」みたいなタイトルの思想の本を書きたい。そこには私の理論的な基盤を全て整備するような本にする。やはり、人文を愛しているのであれば、L’Être et le NéantやThe Claim of Reasonのような本を一度は書いてみたい。
(c) ロバスト写像説 メリット: 情報理論に基づき、写像の堅牢性を厳格に定義。「岩の温度変化をNOTゲートに見立てる」といった擬似的計算を排除可能。何言ってるか分かりづらいけど、加熱される温度変化って形式的には0,1の遷移で説明できるけど(加熱前を0として、加熱後を1とみなすことを繰り返すみたいなこと)、それって他の条件無視しすぎだし(加熱前後の定義が曖昧じゃん、みたいな)、加熱という物理現象の因果関係説明できてないよね、みたいなこと。これを排除できるのが良い。 デメリット: 理論が新しくて反証された議論が十分じゃないっぽい。他分野への適用可能性は未検証。なんか細かいことはAnderson, N. G., and G. Piccinini, 2024, The Physical Signature of Computation: A Robust Mapping Account, Oxford: Oxford University Press.読むしかないらしい。科学哲学のロバストの議論の応用かな?
With the 2024 presidential election coming up, people are talking more about the American middle class. I got curious about who the middle class actually includes in the U.S. today, so I used ChatGPT-4 to publish a quick summary.
In contemporary American political science, the ‘middle class’ refers to a socioeconomic group positioned between the working class and the upper class. Defining this group involves various factors, including income, education, occupation, and lifestyle.
Income-Based Definitions:
The Pew Research Center defines middle-income households as those earning between two-thirds and double the national median household income. Based on 2021 data, this translates to an annual income ranging from approximately $52,000 to $156,000 for a household of three. This range adjusts based on household size and cost of living in different regions.
Educational Attainment:
Middle-class individuals often possess at least a high school diploma, with many holding bachelor’s degrees. Higher education levels are associated with better job prospects and higher income, contributing to middle-class status.
Occupational Status:
Occupations commonly associated with the middle class include professionals, managers, educators, and skilled tradespeople. These roles typically offer stable employment, benefits, and opportunities for advancement.
Wealth and Assets:
Beyond income, the middle class is often characterized by asset ownership, such as homeownership and retirement savings. These assets provide financial security and contribute to economic stability.
Challenges in Definition:
It’s important to note that the definition of the middle class can vary based on factors like geographic location, cost of living, and personal perceptions. Additionally, economic shifts and policy changes can influence the size and stability of the middle class over time.
For more detailed information, you can refer to the Pew Research Center’s report on the American middle class.