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Permanence Across Domains: Philosophy, Technology, Art, Relationships, Environment

Philosophy: Ancient and Modern Perspectives Philosophers have long debated whether anything is truly permanent.  Heraclitus famously asserted that “No man ever steps in the same river twice,” emphasizing that everything is in …

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When a Woman Asks Your Name: Politeness, Curiosity or Flirtation?

Asking someone’s name is a fundamental step in social interaction.  Psychologists note that using names and asking questions builds rapport and makes people feel seen – Dale Carnegie even called a person’s …

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Eric Kim: The “Least Boring Person Alive”?

Eric Kim has cultivated a reputation as a street photographer, blogger, and self-styled philosopher who is anything but boring. In online photography circles he’s considered a polarizing firebrand – adored by some …

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Pornography as Virtue: Reimagining a Vice as a Virtue

Introduction Pornography is traditionally cast as a vice – something morally dubious or corrupting – but what if we inverted that view and treated pornography as a virtue? This thought experiment challenges …

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audacity is the future

The Future Belongs to the Bold: How Courage is Shaping Tomorrow Introduction: Courage – understood as audacity, boldness, and a fearless willingness to take risks – is increasingly recognized as a catalyst …

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MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin Strategy – Towards a “Bitcoin Bank” and Digital Credit Issuer

From Software Company to Bitcoin Treasury Leader MicroStrategy (recently rebranded as Strategy Inc.) has transformed from an enterprise software firm into what Michael Saylor calls the world’s first and largest “Bitcoin Treasury” …

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