Imagine you are playing your favorite video game. In this game you see lots of characters, different buildings and entire landscapes. But have you ever thought about where all these things exist? They're all inside your game console or computer, right? Now let's think about something even more interesting. What is metaphysical solipsism? Metaphysical solipsism is...
At the turn of the 20th century, ethnologists and religious scholars discovered interesting concepts among various peoples in Oceania and Polynesia. These peoples had special concepts such as mana and tapu, which are closely linked to their understanding of religion and everyday life. What is mana? Mana is a concept that is often translated as "power" or "force". It...
New Zealand's Maori culture is rich in unique and profound concepts that offer insights into their worldview and social structure. Not only the more well-known concepts of mana and tapu (the latter we know as taboo) lend themselves to use in modern day life. One of these other concepts is Utu, which stands for the idea of reciprocity or balance.
Socrates, an important Greek philosopher, was known for his critical and questioning style of thinking. Let's take a look at one of his lesser-known but absolutely powerful quotes. It illustrates his skepticism towards widespread but unfounded opinions. In our modern world, characterized by social media and information overload, his wisdom remains extremely relevant. "The opinions of the masses are...
The mechanistic view of the universe assumes that the body, which is influenced and controlled by physical laws, and the ethereal world of thought and consciousness are separate. You may have wondered about the complicated relationship between your mind and your body. Philosophers have been puzzling over this for thousands of years. One...
Especially in the last years I find more and more fun to try new things. Whether it was trying to start a sustainable clothing label with a friend, this blog, playing guitar, sports or setting myself little challanges. With all this trial and error, I've noticed some interesting things that I'd love to share with you....
This blog article is meant to be a supplement to my previous article on the subject of headphones. If you haven't read that original article, I highly recommend it. You can find the article here. As before, I let my headphones gather dust in my drawer, with one small exception, the gym. For this one...
Have you ever felt that you are smarter, more attractive, or more skilled than most people? If so, you may have had the experience of illusory superiority. This is a psychological phenomenon in which people overestimate their own abilities or qualities. Illusory superiority can affect various aspects of our lives, such as...
"Hurry up and live" - that sounds like the motto of an influencer on Instagram who encourages his followers to make the most of their days. But in fact, this quote comes from the ancient philosopher Seneca. Nearly two millennia ago, he urged us to live a life that is fast, vibrant, and full of energy. We...
Are you looking for a symbol of Zen Buddhism that reflects its philosophy and traditional teachings? Then the Enso is just the thing for you. This powerful symbol has now gained global notoriety and is used by millions around the world to represent their connection to spirituality. Yet many people know nothing more...
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