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Beyond the Badge: The Human Side of Ugandan Policing
Ever wonder what life is like for police officers in Uganda? It's a complex reality far beyond the uniform, shaped by societal expectations, resource limitations, and deep personal commitment.
Rhythm 0: How Marina Abramović Used Art to Mirror Our Darkest Instincts
"Rhythm 0" - a performance that turned Marina Abramović into a living art piece for 6 hours. It's not just art; it's a daring exploration of human nature and its darkest corners.
The Iliad and Follies of Men #MemodWritetoWin
The Iliad, written by Homer during the early 7th century BC, had been a classic epic taking place during the Trojan War. Though we do not know the extent of how much truth there is to the epic, we can see how Homer uses it to show us the follies and consequences of man's actions.
Why You Should Care About The "Butlerian Jihad"
A new term has popped up in discussions about technology: Butlerian Jihad. Butlerian Jihad is the name of a holy war that humans declare against machines in the Dune trilogy. Does this fictional war from a SciFi series have relevance for the real world today? Let's find out 👇
How war made humans a cooperative species
You probably think of war as a breakdown of cooperation, and that makes intuitive sense. In his book Ultrasociety, Peter Turchin argues war is the reason cooperation evolved in the first place. Here's how👇
The opposite of addiction isn’t sobriety, it’s human connection
Johann Hari, British journalist, offers an insightful, revolutionary, and compassionate explanation for addiction. He challenges the commonly-accepted theory of “chemical hooks” that create dependency for certain drugs, substances, or activities. So what
Top 5 ways to be a better human
Think of others more than yourself. You're not that important.
Are we causing Earth’s sixth mass extinction?
Archeologists recognize 5 mass extinctions, beginning over 400 million years ago 1) Ordovician: Extinction of 85% of marine species. 2) Devonian: Extinction of most reef-building organisms. 3) Permian: The largest extinction of insects. 4) Triassic: Extinction of 30% of marine l
What it means to live a good life... according to Aristotle
Aristotle believed that there’s a universal sense of goodness that anyone can achieve based on timeless truths (rather than circumstances). To define it, he explored the question of ‘What does it mean to live a good life?’ almost as if it had never been a
Laughter: The Secret Ingredient to Healing and Bonding
Laughter isn't just a reaction; it's a remedy. It bridges gaps between souls, making strangers friends without a single word spoken. It's the universal language of connection.
Echoes of War: Uncovering the Untold Stories of Ordinary People
Peering into the souls of ordinary people caught in the throes of war unveils a kaleidoscope of emotions, fears, and sacrifices rarely conveyed in historical accounts.
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Paul Kalanithi’s unique perspective on mortality
A terminal diagnosis makes you reassess your values and priorities – not just when you get the news, but right up until your dying breath. This is a lesson that neurosurgeon Paul Kalanithi learned while battling metastatic lung cancer. @
The BIG problem with your desires
Rene Girard writes in Resurrection from the Underground that the big problem with human desires is they're "borrowed." The idea that we can desire original things without any reference point to others is a romantic lie.
What is dehumanising language and why does it matter?
Brené Brown is a leading American researcher and storyteller who studies and dissects human connection. She has warned against the ancient power of dehumanisation: its deadly effects on human connection; and its link with all great and little atrocities c
The difference between success & failure in social advocacy
A powerful advocacy campaign – essentially a strategic effort to bring about change – can persuade governments and institutions to take some pretty surprising actions.
The Selfish Gene: Richard Dawkins' science classic in 30 points
When the UK’s Royal Society conducted a poll on “the most inspiring science books of all time” in 2017, The Selfish Gene seized the top ranking, even ahead of Darwin’s On the Origin of Species.
The Unseen Layers of Recycling for Our Planet
Recycling is more than just a bin at your curbside; it's an intricate dance where every step matters for Earth's future symphony.
Exploring the Last of Us: A Post-Apocalyptic Masterpiece
The Last of Us is an HBO series based on the acclaimed video game of the same name. It's set in a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by a fungal infection that turns people into zombie-like creatures.
The man who was known as a Walking Book Of Knowledge
Introduction. Erik von Kuehnelt-Leddihn was an Austrian philosopher known as "A Walking Book of Knowledge" since he could read 17 languages and speak 8 of them. Discover his thought-provoking ideas on Marxism, democracies, religion and more! 👇
How man is trapped by his own creation
Introduction. In the popular mind, progress is largely considered good, and hierarchies are largely considered bad. In Man and Technics, Oswald Spengler turns the conventional wisdom on its head and shows that progress leads to questionable places, and hierarchies are inevitable.
Arthur Koestler Quotes on Faith, Communism, And The Nature of Man
On faith. “A faith is not acquired by reasoning. One does not fall in love with a woman, or enter the womb of a church, as a result of logical persuasion. Reason may defend an act of faith—but only after the act has been committed, and the man committed t
The Enlightenment made life better. Will its ideals save the world?
It may seem like things are getting worse. In almost every demographic on the planet, people’s outlook is pessimistic. But statistically, things have never been better. So how convincing is the evidence of progress?
Vital tips for surviving in the wilderness
Dave Canterbury is a survival expert who has been seen on the Discovery channel and National Geographic. He spent years learning to live in the wilderness and condensed his knowledge into the Five C’s of Survivability.
What's the one thing that can keep you safe and secure?
Gavin de Becker provides security for many famous figures. When Amazon founder and world’s richest man Jeff Bezos had his phone hacked (probably by the Saudis), de Becker led the investigation. Stars trust him to keep their lives free of press intrusion a