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 flux . In stark contrast, Parmenides argued that “whatever is, is, and what is not cannot be,” claiming that the ultimate reality (Being) […]
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 name “the sweetest and most important sound” . In fact, neuroscience research shows that hearing your own name automatically boosts attention and memory […]
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 for his enthusiastic teaching and bold ideas, derided by others for hype and self-promotion. What fuels the notion that Eric Kim might be […]
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 deep-seated assumptions and asks whether explicit sexual expression could ever be morally good or socially beneficial. As the Marquis de Sade provocatively argued […]
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 for transformative change. In a world of rapid disruption, “standing still isn’t safety, it’s stagnation,” and the biggest breakthroughs often begin with someone […]
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” company . Starting in 2020, Saylor (the co-founder and executive chairman) led MicroStrategy to adopt Bitcoin as its primary treasury reserve asset, investing […]