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dominikmons-blog · 21 days

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Enlightenment on the Path: Embarking on the Metaphorical Thousand-Mile Journey

In the steel silence of the night, as we sit under the cloak of starry stillness, we reflect on the meaning of the words: “And the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” In this universe of symbols and deep philosophy, this sentence becomes our mantra, our torch, our map through the labyrinth of our understanding. The step, so simple, so fundamental, yet often underestimated in…

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drivestraight · 25 days

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#translation theory #philosophyblogging

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cohortlog · 4 months

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LITTLE THINGS !

BAGGAGE CALLED LIFE . The other day I went to the airport to see off my aunt and first cousin who came all the way from United States to India after 24years ! They came for a short visit of 15 days and naturally the time I’ve got to spent with them was much lesser. We were all very excited as she’s the first born of our generation and it was practically the first…

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wordcoreblog · 3 years

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Writing in sincerity, yours truly, best, Max

Last October, I decided I wanted to start an illustration project, so I did.

In July, I decided I wanted to self publish a punk zine, so I did.

Last month, I decided I wanted to start a music blog, so I did.

Restoring some DIY attitudes towards self-initiated projects has only enriched my life so far. During the pandemic, I felt so detached from reality and the outside world, and it basically shuttered my socialized world. The only good thing that came from it was a need to move my own projects forward, things I could rely on without external force.

Doing the illustration project allowed me to save enough money to move to the city, so I did. The past few months have been characterized by the frivolities of hot vax summer — going to a lot of shows, getting drunk, hooking up, etc. I felt good again, in touch with the world again. But I also felt a little chaotic and unhinged. I was not used to the pace of life I was running, not even before the pandemic. I consider myself sensitive to highly stimulating situations, sensitive to how I relate to people in changing social circumstances. I’ve taken some time away from the city, and gotten a bit more in touch with my contemplative side.

I’ve always been fascinated by questions in how people communicate with each other, especially in literature and illustration. Lately, however, I’ve been more interested in broader questions related to semantics, the philosophy of language, and theory of mind. During the past month away from the city, I’ve rediscovered my love for philosophy as well. In particular, I’ve been fascinated by the writing of Kierkegaard, Weil, and William James, all of whom were fascinated by the nature of attention and language.

I’m hoping this blog can be a place where I unashamedly explore my interests and questions in linguistics, religion, philosophy, theory of mind, and art. Not being an expert in something has never stopped me from digging in and getting curious. In the spirit of a courageously interested blogger like Maria Popova, I want to document more thoughts here.

#linguistics #lingblog #philosopy #philosophyblog

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drinkingwords · 5 years

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hey guys!

So, this is a test for me. I have been wanting to keep updated my studyblr for two years and never did it. Now i’ts my new chance. I wanna make it as a commitment to myself, If I do it I’ll know I can put my mind into something like this and actually accomplish it.

Can you help me find studyblrs and langblrs to follow that will keep me inspired and in shape?

Also, I’m interested for history, sociology, philosophy, communication, literature, feminism, veganism, french and latin languages, celtic culture, journaling... well, a lot of things actually. But if you are post often, I will follow you!

And I hope we can be productive together!

Thanks!

Xoxo

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catophony · 4 years

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Nietzschean Gratitude

I agree that Nietzschean philosophy is notoriously over-simplified and is often fed in bite-size pieces. Honestly, the malleability of his writing is both beautiful and ugly at the same time. It is unfair, and problematic, to reduce a mind like Nietzsche’s down to a few quotes and I shall refrain from doing that.

Speaking of Gratitude, Nietzsche says, gratitude is a form of revenge. Revenge here does not imply to hurt or harm, it is instead a reaction to someone doing something to/for you.

Essentially meaning, if you do not show gratitude you are not powerful (psychologically), or that you are less powerful than the other person. Think of it as a milder form of revenge.

Additionally, A powerful man will always show gratitude but will never be obliged. To feel obliged is to feel bound, and a powerful man is competent enough to

know that he does not need to please the other person, or to grovel in front of the other person. Gratitude shows self-respect. If someone intrudes into your sphere and does a good or a bad thing, you will show gratitude and intrude their sphere in return.

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mygestaltherapy-blog · 5 years

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The Illusion of Time Explained

In order to comprehend why physicist assume that time is an illusion, we first need to understand what time is and how we perceive it.

How we perceive time

Time is a fascinating concept, but even more fascinating is the idea of time perception and time dilation. Physicists supposedly proved that time isn’t linear, what we call past, present and future are happening at the same moment, yet we perceive it differently.

What is Time Dilation

Before Einstein’s theory of relativity, we thought time was linear, meaning that every interval is the same as others, a year for you is a year for me, and so on. But then came time dilation and everything changed. In October 1971, the Hafele-Keating experiment took four synchronized atomic clocks aboard commercial planes and flew around the world, twice. The clocks then proceeded to be compared against others that remained at the US Naval Observatory; the result was consistent with special and general relativity.

To put it simply, say you place an atomic clock in the ground, and you take another aboard an F-22 Raptor (one of the fastest fighting jets at the moment) then proceed to take a flight. When the Jet comes back after 6 minutes, the pilots would’ve only experienced 3 minutes (if they were moving twice as fast as you were, of course).

Speed affects time, the concept of space-time means that both are intertwined, so, if you move in space, you move in time and vice versa. If you stay still in the same place, you’re not moving in space or time, except for the Earths movement, which makes you move as fast as it does, but if you add enough speed to that movement, you could double the passing of time (which would be considered time travel to the future), so yes, time travel is possible!

When you travel from one place to another, in a car, at speed relatively faster than others, then you’re time traveling. The astronauts who spend one year at the International Space Station arrive some milliseconds younger. Take US Astronaut Scott Kelly who spent 11 months aboard the ISS and returned 13 milliseconds younger than his twin.

The same way if you board a plane from Texas to New York, you will arrive in the future, since the plane was moving a lot faster, relative to the speed of others on the ground.

But what about time going faster or slower?

It turns out that we can experience time slower than it is actually passing for everyone else. Imagine a Bengal tiger is chasing you, suddenly time slows down, seconds could seem to become minutes, this is nothing more than a response to a threat. When your heart rate goes up, and adrenaline fills your blood system, your perspective changes, muscles become tenser, your senses sharpen, you think time is slowing down, but in reality, YOU are going faster, you think and move faster, become more alert and notice small details. Since it is necessary to respond to a threat in the best possible way, it gives you a chance to think and react before the threat does.

But time can also seem to go really fast. If you’re having a nice time, you become more relaxed, your body gets filled with oxytocin, serotonin, dopamine, and other hormones that make your muscles and whole body relax, you become less alert and aware of your surroundings since it is not necessary because you’re in a safe environment or at least that’s how your brain perceives it.

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ummowais8 · 4 years

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theemptyelement · 6 years

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harveyality · 10 years

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Being literate in life (here on earth)

It turns out that the more we are literate in life (here on earth), the more likely we are to hope that all things will happen favorably and positively. Being literate in life opens up new ideas; it makes us more flexible in thinking and in theorizing. More flexible in a way that it is a break through. (Will continue this soon)

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dominikmons-blog · 1 month

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Rage of a dragon heart. 🐉 Embracing the Tao with Symbol Dragon and 🧠 the Supreme Intelligence

In the realm of Taoism, two celestial beings reign supreme: Symbol Dragon and the Supreme Intelligence, embodying the harmonious balance of yin and yang, essence and emptiness.🐉 Symbol Dragon: With scales reflecting the ebb and flow of the Tao, Symbol Dragon embodies the essence of Wu Wei, the art of effortless action. It dances through the ever-changing currents of existence, revealing the…

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dominikmons-blog · 3 months

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The Essence of Success: Overcoming Obstacles

In the pursuit of success, we often find ourselves fixated on the destination, measuring our achievements by the positions we hold in society, the wealth we accumulate, or the accolades we receive. Yet, as Ralph Waldo Emerson astutely noted, true success is not solely determined by these external markers, but rather by the challenges we surmount along the way. In this philosophical exploration,…

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theemptyelement · 6 years

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theemptyelement · 6 years

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theemptyelement · 6 years

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theemptyelement · 6 years

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