Either in conflict with others or in harmony with them,we go through life like a runaway horse, unable to stop.Working hard until the end of his life,unable to appreciate any achievement,worn out and incapable of resting,isn't he a pathetic sight?He may say, 'I'm still alive,' but so what?When the body rots, so does the mind … Continue reading Taoist Quote from the Archive
One Sentence to Close and Start the Year
Happy, joyful, wonderful New Year to you! Let this quote inspire you to slow down, reflect, and emerge more grounded.
Thank You: Quotes From 2022 Top 5 Posts
Selection of quotes from the top 5 most read posts on humanfactor.blog in 2022.
Search for Self as Search for Home
"It might be youth. It might be the reptilian impulses of a species with migration encoded in its DNA. It might be your inferiority complex or the boredom of small-town claustrophobia or the exhibitionist streak you’ve never told anyone about. It might be the hungers of ancestors whose aspirations have sunk into your bones, pushing … Continue reading Search for Self as Search for Home
Spreading the Word: 5 Misunderstood Philosophy Quotes
Who doesn't like those small, catchy nuggets of wisdom captured in quotes from different thinkers of human history? Admittedly, they are not quite as popular as cat videos, but they are a worthy equivalent in the world of wisdom literature. For example, I am sure many have heard Nietzsche's bold statement, "God is dead". But … Continue reading Spreading the Word: 5 Misunderstood Philosophy Quotes
Quote about Time
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Spreading the Word: Frankl’s Quotes on Meaning
In this short video, you will hear some of what Viktor Frankl had to say about our need for meaning. Given his severe and bitter personal experience (Nazi camps survivor), I find his thoughtful words particularly inspiring and motivating. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HUtKHLHeAY Keeping up the "Spreading the Word" tradition, every weekend, I hope to share an … Continue reading Spreading the Word: Frankl’s Quotes on Meaning
Why Humanities Matter?
Because they educate and train our imagination. keep exploring!
Life in Search of Narrative
The 20th-century French philosopher Paul Ricoeur wrote in his 1991 essay Life in Quest of Narrative that life is "an activity and passion in search of a narrative". Indeed, it is hard to overstate how important the stories are to us, human beings. Narrative is a medium through which we make sense, interpret, understand, identify, … Continue reading Life in Search of Narrative
Danger of Ideas
Humans are different. Unlike any other animal, they are ready to die for their beliefs. Monotheists an rationalists regard this as a mark of our superiority. It shows we live for the sake of ideas, not just instinctual satisfaction. But if humans are unique in dying for ideas, they are also alone in killing for … Continue reading Danger of Ideas
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