Alan Watts was a British philosopher and writer who was known for his popular interpretations of Eastern philosophy. His quote “Man suffers only because he takes seriously what the gods made for fun” is a reminder that we often create our own suffering by taking things too seriously. When we […]
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Chpt 15: Attitude Adjuster
Our modern urban, and city oriented, world feels ill-suited to human beings. Today, some 56% of the world’s population – 4.4 billion inhabitants – live in cities. This trend is expected to continue, with the urban population more than doubling its current size by 2050, at which point nearly 7 of 10 […]
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Chpt 14: Unfortunate Conflict Of Evidence
In the realm of Earth’s history, a compelling correlation has emerged; a noteworthy connection between extended periods of climate stability and the ancient Mesoamerican concept of the “Five Suns.” This raises intriguing questions about the potential existence of advanced human societies during previous interglacial periods. The Mesoamerican “Five Suns” is […]
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Chpt 13: What Is The Answer and Why?
Our brains are remarkable information-processing machines, constantly absorbing new knowledge and experiences. However, have you ever felt that when you learn something new, it somehow shoves aside the old stuff you once knew? I’m going to briefly explore the concept of memory interference and retrieval, shedding light on how our […]
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Chpt 12: Synchronize Your Dogmas
The world, as portrayed in the media, seems rife with societal chaos and instability, in this chaos, vulnerabilities to authoritarian rule become glaringly apparent. As the novelist Tahereh Mafi aptly reminds us, “The world I remember was tired and racist and volatile as hell, ripe for a hostile takeover by […]
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Chpt 11: Hand Me The Gun And Ask Me Again
In the shadowed recesses of their concealed refuge on the outskirts of a sprawling city, the Johnson family gathered together, their embrace akin to the desperate communion of souls in a world ensnared by the oppressive grasp of the New World Order. A single, flickering oil lamp cast spectral shadows […]
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Chpt 10: Not Invented Here
That the Moon has not always existed in our skies is an interesting theory. It speaks to ancient pre-historic periods with the same allure as the Atlantis myths and of lost continents. Whilst the modern discovery of sites such as Göbekli Tepe, discussions over the age of the sphinx and […]
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Chpt 9: Irregular Apocalyse
Scene: The year, 2034, the place, a small town in the country of Newland. The local population gathered to hear the words of a charismatic young man. He steps forward. In the background, his wife and children hold each other. The evening air is still, the crowd has gathered willingly, […]
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Chpt 8: Another Fine Product From The Nonsense Factory
Time is a fundamental dimension of our daily lives in the modern world. After all, how would we know when to turn up for a meeting, dial into a Zoom call; when to meet a friend for lunch or take the chicken from the oven? Yes, that is hyperbole, but […]
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Chpt 7: Prosthetic Conscience
I don’t need to always quote others because I actually have original thoughts. R. Alan Woods I sit down to write this with a certain delicious sense of irony in mind. Especially given the above quote and my predilection for using other people’s ideas as jumping points for my musings. […]
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Chpt 6: What Are The Civilian Applications
Throughout the ancient world, philosophy played a crucial role in shaping education and personal intellectual development. It was not limited to abstract discussions and was seen as a practical guide for leading a virtuous and meaningful life. Philosophical discussions often took place in public spaces, stimulating intellectual debates and encouraging […]
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Chpt 5: A Momentary Lapse Of Sanity
We’ve all been there. Walked an empty corridor in a hotel, the seemingly endless unopened doors stretching ahead of you towards the vanishing point. You feel suspended in time, in a realm between destinations. Ambient noises are muffled by the carpeted floors, leaving you alone with your thoughts, in an […]