One-sided social media: promoting the front pages
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One-sided social media: promoting the front pages

When I was listening to an Alan Watts podcast the other day, he once again talked about the topic that there are no fronts without backs. However, as we already have a blog article on this topic, I would like to dedicate this one specifically to the interplay between this topic and the way social media works. Personally, I can think of...

Going beyond your limits: Beyond the comfort zone
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Going beyond your limits: Beyond the comfort zone

I recently had the pleasure of going on a hike through the Black Forest with my three brothers, from Gengenbach towards Alpirsbach. The beauty of nature was overwhelming, but it wasn't the majestic scenery that impressed me the most. Rather, it was the experience of testing our physical and mental limits, and in doing so, discovering a deeper...

Overcome listlessness - When you have lost your routine
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Overcome listlessness - When you have lost your routine

Sometimes you want to be productive, but you can't do it with the best will in the world. I'm not talking about being productive for productivity's sake. It's perfectly okay not to be productive sometimes. But in some cases, a fundamental powerlessness creeps in, which becomes apparent when you try to get back to action....

Trump assassination attempt: an attack on democracy

Trump assassination attempt: an attack on democracy

Anyone who has consumed any form of news in the last few days will probably have heard that there was an attempted assassination of Donald J. Trump. This event has naturally provoked a wide range of opinions. Naturally, these were also exchanged within my circle of friends and acquaintances. In this blog post, we will take a closer look at this topic....

Give people a smile
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Give people a smile

The quickest possible route to my current job takes me through Karlsruhe's red light district. As I am a rather reserved person, I initially drove through the street looking straight ahead. Especially in the morning, the street is more than deserted, with only the occasional lady sitting in the windows. In the afternoon, when I return from work...

The key to creativity
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The key to creativity

The ability to imagine things that are beyond our direct perception is one of the most fundamental and valuable human qualities. Imagination enables us to develop new ideas, find solutions to complex problems and fill our lives with deeper meaning and joy. Yet in a world that is often dominated by pragmatism and efficiency...

Is stoicism essentialist?

Is stoicism essentialist?

All people have an unchanging, inner nature that determines who they are and how they behave. This is the core idea of essentialism. Essentialism is the idea that certain categories, such as people, have a fixed essence that determines their identity and function. This essence always remains unchanged, regardless of external circumstances. Even if...