PHILOSOPHY OF KERIK
Book structure
Philosophy of Kerik is built as a sequential movement from physical scale and evolution through money, technology, group systems and the self to the moment of individual choice.
- 01
The Universe
Establishes the physical scale: the universe, Earth, life and evolution as the context in which the human being emerged.
- 02
Money
Treats money as a collective exchange system and moves from income to value, capital, risk, time, scaling and the psychology of money.
- 03
Technology
Frames technology as an amplifier of human capability and examines speed, AI, global platforms, opportunity, dependence and risk.
- 04
Man and Woman
Examines the tension between biological inheritance and rapidly changing social rules in relationships, expectations and partner choice.
- 05
Biohacking
Looks at the body and behavioural habits as a system of variables — sleep, movement, nutrition, stress and reward — emphasizing observation and cautious self-regulation rather than medical promises.
- 06
Group Minds and Herds
Describes persistent collective systems of belief and behaviour, mechanisms of group belonging and ways in which groups can alter individual judgement.
- 07
The Self
Turns to the individual: how environments form scripts, how roles differ from personal core and how personal criteria can be built.
- 08
Surviving Among Group Minds
Develops the observer's position: participating in groups without dissolving into them, with entry and exit criteria, boundaries and autonomy checks.
- 09
Practices
Collects practical tools for attention, self-observation and discipline, emphasizing consistency rather than one-time intensity.
- 10
Reality and Choice
Examines perception as a model, incomplete information, the moment of choice, responsibility and the significance of limited time.
- 11
The Future
Analyses visible directions of change: technological dependence, faster information exchange, competition for attention and changing social structures.
- 12
A Prophecy for Seven Thousand Years
An explicitly speculative thought experiment: what might change under a long fusion of humans and technology, and what may remain constant in the structure of choice.
- 13
The Code
Condenses the preceding chapters into principles about systems, money, technology, biology, autonomy, responsibility and time.
The Ukrainian and English Short Editions are available to read online. The full Ukrainian edition is not published on the website.