Haochen Tang

In the labyrinth of our current reality, where the absurdity of the world is laid bare by the daily news, both domestically and internationally, I find a strange kinship with the thoughts of Camus. This absurdity doesn't deter me; rather, it beckons me to engage more deeply with metaphysics, epistemology, and political philosophy. These realms challenge us to seek meaning and order in the chaos, to build islands of thought and understanding amidst a sea of absurdity. In contributing to our Philosophy Society, I see an opportunity not just to escape but to confront and navigate the complexities of this absurd world together.

Embracing the absurd means accepting our quest for understanding as a bold act of defiance. It's in this spirit that I approach our journey in philosophy. My work in the Bentham Digest, exploring the impact of AI on society, is exactly one such action.

Embracing the absurd, we acknowledge our search for intellectual rigor as an act of defiance, a testament to our hope. We strive, question, and seek, not because we expect the world to offer us clear answers, but because the act of seeking is itself a declaration of our hope.

As the former president of my high school's NSDA club, I bring leadership experience and a commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment. I aim to carry this spirit into our Philosophy Society, ensuring our collective exploration is not only insightful but also warm and inclusive.

May philosophy flourish forever!