philosophy

  • Magic And Aliens

    What’s something you used to believe as a kid that seems ridiculous now? The purpose of religions is indoctrination built on fantastical stories—some filled with kindness, others that encourage intolerance and division. My childhood was no different from that of… Continue reading

    Magic And Aliens
  • Big Brother

    If you could have dinner with any philosopher, who would it be? I don’t know if George Orwell can truly be classified as a philosopher. He envisioned a utopian society in which an advanced technological surveillance tool is placed at… Continue reading

    Big Brother
  • Questioning Reality

    What’s a moment that made you question reality? I’ve always thought that our senses cripple our perception of reality.I believe that blind or deaf‑mute people are a step closer to understanding the true nature of the universe. While it’s true… Continue reading

    Questioning Reality
  • Ikigai

    Do you have a quote you live your life by or think of often? More than a phrase that guides my life, it is a Japanese philosophy called Ikigai. In this philosophy, we must first be happy with ourselves so… Continue reading

    Ikigai
  • Impossible

    If you could permanently ban a word from general usage, which one would it be? Why? Words exist to give names to things, whether they are good or bad. Some words exist in one language to describe something that, in… Continue reading

    Impossible
  • Unintentionally No, But Intentionally Yes

    Have you ever unintentionally broken the law? Surely more than one person will hesitate a bit before answering this question, since it could be taken as a written confession of something wrong we did in the past. But we have… Continue reading

    Unintentionally No, But Intentionally Yes