"Gapminder is an independent educational non-profit fighting global misconceptions."gapminder website This Friday, I share with you a website of an independent non-profit dedicated to reducing global misconceptions - Gapminder. They offer fact-checked educational material delivered in an interesting, engaging, and interactive way. I found out about them not too long ago and thought their initiative … Continue reading Spreading the Word: Gapminder
Spreading the Word: What Went Right This Week
When you watch or listen to the news, how often are you left with a feeling of having received a balanced, well-rounded overview of recent events in the world? I can say for myself - rarely. Mostly I find myself feeling sad, disappointed, angry, dismayed, and many other hope-stealing emotions. If left unchecked, this accumulates … Continue reading Spreading the Word: What Went Right This Week
Spreading the Word: How to Stop Procrastinating
I don't remember where I read it, but the saying went something like this: when we don't control our lives, we try to control the lives of others. Indeed, the more I think about it the more I am inclined to agree. Self-control is a hard thing to master, but it is a self-reinforcing process, … Continue reading Spreading the Word: How to Stop Procrastinating
Spreading the Word: Language Obsession
This Friday I share with you a sheer pleasure of a podcast - in it, Stephen Fry tells about his lifelong obsession with language. Dive right in and enjoy! Link to the podcast: Obsession with Language Keeping up the "Spreading the Word" tradition, every Friday, I hope to share with you an article I've read … Continue reading Spreading the Word: Language Obsession
Spreading the Word: Power of Storytelling
This Friday I share with you another great podcast - about the power of storytelling. What more need I say? Relax and enjoy! Link to the podcast: The power of telling stories Photo by Sunsetoned from Pexels Keeping up the "Spreading the Word" tradition, every Friday, I hope to share with you an article I've read or a … Continue reading Spreading the Word: Power of Storytelling
Spreading the Word: Emoji Communication
This Friday I share with you a fascinating podcast on the role of emojis in our modern-day communication. I absolutely enjoyed listening to it, not just because of the illuminating content but also because of all the times it made me laugh. Hopefully it will do the same for you. Also, in case you find … Continue reading Spreading the Word: Emoji Communication
Spreading the Word: Philosophy of Language and Communication
This Friday I share with you a video on the relationship between language and communication. In it, Assistant Professor of Philosophy Karen Lewis explores what is considered to be the most philosophically influential theory on the question of how what we mean is related to what we say - H.P. Grice’s theory of pragmatics. I … Continue reading Spreading the Word: Philosophy of Language and Communication
Spreading the Word: Trying Not to Try
This Friday I share with you a TEDx Talk by Professor Edward Slingerland on the "effortless way of being in the world". Inspired by ancient Chinese philosophers and modern science, the ideas shared in this talk are sure to inspire further reflection on how each of us approaches the "being in the world". Enjoy! Link … Continue reading Spreading the Word: Trying Not to Try
Spreading the Word: Hidden Meaning in Art
This Friday I share with you a highly interesting article on the meaning of hidden detail in Raphael's spectacular work The School of Athens. You will notice that I have chosen a picture of this masterpiece as my blog's theme. To me, the article was a fascinating read. It is truly remarkable how we humans … Continue reading Spreading the Word: Hidden Meaning in Art
Spreading the Word: Henry David Thoreau
This Friday I share with you a podcast on the philosopher and naturalist Henry David Thoreau. I am currently reading Thoreau's great work Walden, and thought it would be interesting to learn more about the man. The podcast is from BBC Radio 4 programme In Our Time. I highly recommend it. Enjoy! Link to the … Continue reading Spreading the Word: Henry David Thoreau
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