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- 1Poll asks if tech philosophies beat traditional religions●Follow-up poll… Are newer tech-related philosophies/beliefs better or worse than traditional religions? Is EA better tha
An online poll is asking whether newer technology-related belief systems are better or worse than traditional religions, pairing effective altruism against Buddhism and Catholicism against transhumanism. The comparison has drawn debate, with respondents weighing the ethics and practical impact of emerging tech-adjacent philosophies against centuries-old faith traditions.
- 2Emperor Tenmu of Japan died on this day in 686●Emperor Tenmu, 40th Emperor of # Japan , died OTD in 686 https:// cromwell-intl.com/travel/japan /ise/inner-shrine.html?
Emperor Tenmu, the 40th emperor of Japan, died on this day in 686. He is remembered for consolidating imperial power after the Jinshin War and for his patronage of Buddhism and the Ise Grand Shrine, a site still central to Japanese culture. History and travel enthusiasts are marking the anniversary by sharing accounts of the shrine and his reign.
- 3Eric Ripert on How Buddhism Improves Cooking●Eric Ripert Says Buddhism Can Make You a Better (and Happier) Cook https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/30/dining/eric-ripert
Celebrity chef Eric Ripert, the chef behind Le Bernardin in New York, says Buddhist practice can make cooks better and happier in the kitchen. In a New York Times interview, he links mindfulness to calmer, more attentive cooking. Food writers and readers are sharing his reflections on balancing a demanding culinary career with meditation.