In this week's "Spreading the Word", I share with you a TED talk given by a historian, professor David Christian. The talk was given in 2011 but its topic is as relevant as ever, especially in times of increasingly narrow focus and related sense of overall separation. Christian introduces us to a special approach of … Continue reading Spreading the Word: Seeing the Bigger Picture
Before Socrates – Origins of Western Philosophy (Part 1 of 2)
It is ironic, really - a man who made it his point to never write down any of his thoughts and claimed that he knew nothing is also the man who is among the most famous western philosophers. One of the "founding fathers", so to speak. I am referring to Socrates, of course. Luckily, his … Continue reading Before Socrates – Origins of Western Philosophy (Part 1 of 2)
Inspiration for the Weekend – revisiting an older article
This is an ad hoc post outside of my usual schedule. Yet, given the current tough circumstances worldwide, I thought an exception to the rule is permissible. We are approaching a weekend that in some places will last longer than usual and is often associated with nice family traditions (Easter bunny, egg hunt, gathering with … Continue reading Inspiration for the Weekend – revisiting an older article
Spreading the Word: Newton, Self-isolation and Productivity
In this week's "Spreading the Word", I share with you an article by a professor of science Thomas Levenson published recently in The New Yorker. In it, our seemingly increased expectation to be more productive during the time spent in self-isolation is reviewed from an interesting point of view - taking Isaac Newton as an … Continue reading Spreading the Word: Newton, Self-isolation and Productivity
Socrates in Prison and We in Self-Isolation
Many of us are in self-isolation these days and our freedom of movement (and socialising) is restricted. In most cases, it is because our respective governments decided this way. Although we understand the motivation, the reasoning and the purpose of these imposed measures, still - it is a limitation of some of our basic freedoms … Continue reading Socrates in Prison and We in Self-Isolation
Spreading the Word: 5 Questions about Free Will
In this week's "Spreading the Word", I share with you a video in which various experts discuss the topic of free will. It is an interview that raises 5 questions to several attendees of the Second International Conference on Neuroscience and Free Will that was held 1 year ago (March 2019). For me, the most … Continue reading Spreading the Word: 5 Questions about Free Will
10 Philosophical Quotes – March Edition
Here comes the March edition of selected philosophical quotes. February selection is available here. The goal is simple: take my recent readings, select a bite-size amount of philosophical quotes that caused some reaction in me, publish them here on humanfactor.blog I am an owl from Pixabay. Here is March selection of philosophical quotes. Hope you enjoy them! … Continue reading 10 Philosophical Quotes – March Edition
Spreading the Word: Heartfelt Stories of the Nurses from 1918 Influenza Pandemic
In this week's "Spreading the Word", I share with you a very short but moving and heartfelt article that tells about the stories of nurses who helped the sick and the needy in Philadelphia a century ago - during the "great influenza pandemic of 1918". It builds on the first-hand accounts of the nurses compiled … Continue reading Spreading the Word: Heartfelt Stories of the Nurses from 1918 Influenza Pandemic
Meditation on Humanity in Isolation
At the time of writing, humanity finds itself in the crisis of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. It is the second half of March 2020. Situation worldwide changes by the hour. Most news reports are dedicated to giving updates on the numbers of those who got ill and those who died in various countries. One reads … Continue reading Meditation on Humanity in Isolation
Spreading the Word: Inspiring TEDx Talk on How Everything is Connected (based on science)
Keeping up the new "Spreading the Word" tradition, every Thursday I hope to share with you an article I've read or a video I've seen and considered it to be inspiring or enlightening. Especially now, during our increasingly uncertain times and growing social distancing, I feel it is important to take good care not just … Continue reading Spreading the Word: Inspiring TEDx Talk on How Everything is Connected (based on science)
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