What do you think about time perception? Does time exist in its own right, or is it just in our minds? The German philosopher Immanuel Kant proposed that time might not, after all, stand outside human perception as part of the external universe, but that it could possibly be, along…
If you asked most people if they are freethinkers, the vast majority would automatically give a ‘yes’ response. Most people are lying to themselves, are you? Most people hold fixed beliefs about life in one way or another, and those beliefs are largely based on what they’ve been taught by…
What is a soul? Here are five theories from philosophy, religion, and science, along with quotations from the finest spiritualists of our time: Deepak Chopra: The soul is the core of your being. It is eternal. It doesn’t exist in space/time. It’s a field of infinite possibilities, infinite creativity. It’s your internal…
Did you ever have the feeling you were being lied to but couldn't find out? At times like this, knowing certain tricks that allow you to spot a liar could come in handy. We should all aim to be trusting and to treat people with respect. We should be able to…
The idea that a high degree of socialization and intelligence don’t go together seems not just to be a popular perception but a fact. You know the typical crowd, "Wow, it's Friday night, what are you going to do? Just sit there?" Well, yeah. Because there's nothing out there. It's…
The world we live in doesn't make sense to introverted people. We live in an extrovert’s world. What’s considered normal social behavior is the kind of social behavior engaged in by extroverts. There are good reasons for this. Human beings are social animals. Due to our natural vulnerabilities as a species…
People who love reading have major advantages over those who don't. Once you look at the information, you'll understand that reading is a serious business. In fact, not many people love reading. 50% of US adults are unable to read a grade 8 level book, 42% of college graduates will…
Apparently, there are whole countries where introvert problems are the norm, and one of these is Finland. It seems that living near the North Pole encourages introversion. Perhaps it’s the cold and the extended periods of darkness in the winter that make people more accustomed to staying at home and…
