The knowledge scientists have accumulated over the centuries has helped us to understand our world. We owe a lot of what we know about nature to science, and knowledge is power. But knowledge alone isn’t enough: wisdom is also necessary for getting by in life. Wisdom provides people with the insight they need to live…
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A little bit of insight.
I’ve been busy getting to grips with a new job. The past few days have been a whirlwind of new places, new people and new things. As I write this, I’m listening to two distinguished gentlemen discuss a large book that some people may have heard of. For the purpose of this blog post the…
We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars
The quote “We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars” by Oscar Wilde is an old adage that means no matter how bad you think you have it, there is always something to aspire to. The quote is supposed to be hope-filled because it reminds people that everyone…
An introduction to stoicism
Stoicism is a philosophy that encourages people to live in accordance with reason. Stoics believe that because humans are social creatures, they should be sociable and friendly. They should also do their best to improve other people’s lives, but not needlessly worry about things outside of their control. Take a look at the following quotations…
This Happy Human 