Today I share with you a an interesting article about the history of knowledge storage and search. In short - about libraries. I found it fascinating to learn how people developed improved ways of storing, codifying and searching for information. Have you ever heard about the great ancient library of Alexandria? Those are the beginnings … Continue reading Spreading the Word: 2’000 year-old history of ‘Googling’
Nature, what Are Your Laws?
Recently I have been thinking about the laws of nature. More accurately - about the different interpretations of what it means to be a law of nature. At first glance, all seems to be clear. Right? When you think about it, I am certain you can easily come up with your own rough definition. A law of nature … Continue reading Nature, what Are Your Laws?
Spreading the Word: Existentialism
Today I share with you a short video about Existentialism. I think they've managed to capture the main ideas of this philosophical attitude nicely and have presented them in a clear way. We are all after meaning in our lives. And there is absurdity in that. Why? Well, as an existentialist would say - because … Continue reading Spreading the Word: Existentialism
“The Power of Myth” by Joseph Campbell
It is a great book. A wealth of treasures to awaken your hungry imagination. Myths contain such depth of meaning that one needs an experienced guide to help reveal their wisdom. No doubt, Joseph Campbell was an amazing guide who had a life-long passion for myths (ever since his boyhood!). If you have ever tried … Continue reading “The Power of Myth” by Joseph Campbell
Spreading the Word: Learning to Love
This week I share with you a dose of emotional encouragement. At least that is what this video felt like to me. Indeed, so many of us would have much better lives, if we learned to love ourselves a little bit more. That would help both ourselves and those around us. Link to the lecture: … Continue reading Spreading the Word: Learning to Love
Our Universe: Fine-Tuning or Coincidence?
Our universe could have developed in a great number of different ways. Yet, it developed in such a way that allowed complexity and, in time, life to emerge. How so? For what reason? And, perhaps more importantly - why does it matter to even think about such things? Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay People have … Continue reading Our Universe: Fine-Tuning or Coincidence?
Spreading the Word: Human Nature
This week I share with you a video/lecture where the late philosopher Mary Midgley talks about her views on human nature. She is a thinker I will be definitely reading more of! Link to the lecture: https://aeon.co/videos/the-self-is-not-always-selfish-mary-midgley-takes-on-richard-dawkins my photo Keeping up the "Spreading the Word" tradition, every Thursday I hope to share with you an … Continue reading Spreading the Word: Human Nature
Thoughts and Pictures from a Sleepless Night
Sometimes, falling asleep just doesn't work. Your mind refuses to let go. So I thought - what about offering some pictures to it instead of force-feeding it with sleep. It's anyway too late, you will anyway feel half-dead in the morning. Funny enough - forcing yourself to sleep is just as useless as forcing yourself … Continue reading Thoughts and Pictures from a Sleepless Night
Spreading the Word Special Edition: a Picture and 2 Quotes
"The ends of things are always painful. But pain is part of there being a world at all." J. Campbell my photo "You've got to say yes to this miracle of life as it is, not on the condition that it follow your rules." J. Campbell keep exploring!
14 Philosophical Quotes – October Edition
It is now middle of October and my last post with philosophical quotes was on June 1st. I think the time has come to revive this tradition. So, here they come - my latest selection of philosophical quotes for you. I am an owl from Pixabay. Here is May selection of philosophical quotes. Hope you … Continue reading 14 Philosophical Quotes – October Edition
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