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What Is Perennial Philosophy and How It Can Open Your Mind
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What Is Perennial Philosophy and How It Can Open Your Mind

By Alexander Nyland|2019-11-27T17:42:24+03:00November 27th, 2019|Categories: Food for thought, Spirituality|Tags: philosophy, religion, spirituality|

Perennial philosophy is a strand of philosophical thought prevalent in culture since the Renaissance. It became popularised in the 20th century where these ideas became widespread across academia and society. Perennial philosophy is a viewpoint that provides an interesting outlook on the practice of many religious faiths. It is a source of valuable insight for [...]

The Unknown Origin of Thanksgiving: a Dark Story You Didn’t Learn in School
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The Unknown Origin of Thanksgiving: a Dark Story You Didn’t Learn in School

By Jamie Logie|2019-11-26T15:25:30+03:00November 26th, 2019|Categories: Food for thought, History & Archaeology|Tags: culture, history, humankind, seasonal, society|

The holiday of Thanksgiving may seem straightforward with turkey and stuffing but has an uglier side that many are unaware of... The origin of Thanksgiving is more complicated than just the story of the pilgrims and Native Americans celebrating at Plymouth rock. It gets a bit darker, and peace ultimately didn't win out. This will [...]

4 Ways Epicurean Philosophy Can Help You Be More Happy
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4 Ways Epicurean Philosophy Can Help You Be More Happy

By Francesca Forsythe|2019-11-25T14:49:17+03:00November 25th, 2019|Categories: Food for thought, Self-Improvement|Tags: happiness, philosophy|

Epicurean philosophy has been one of the most influential schools in philosophy to guide what really makes people happy. Philosophy has always had at its heart the pursuit of happiness and the greater good. It seeks to understand life and how we can enjoy it to its fullest. There are many schools of thought in [...]

3 Ways Freedom of Thought Is Being Compromised Today and What to Do
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3 Ways Freedom of Thought Is Being Compromised Today and What to Do

By Janey Davies|2019-11-22T20:27:01+03:00November 22nd, 2019|Categories: Food for thought, Psychology & Mental Health|Tags: behavior, cognitive bias, communication, decision making, perception, social media|

Luckily, the majority of us have free speech, but what about freedom of thought? Surely we own our thoughts? There is nothing that can influence them? I mean, we are not living in some dystopian future where we have to monitor what we think. And as far as I’m aware, no one can delve into [...]

What Is Fear Appeal and How the Mass Media and Businesses Are Using It
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What Is Fear Appeal and How the Mass Media and Businesses Are Using It

By Lottie Miles|2019-11-20T18:06:40+03:00November 20th, 2019|Categories: Food for thought, Psychology & Mental Health|Tags: anxiety, depression, fear, society|

You may not have noticed it, but you are likely to have come across fear appeal tactics used by mass media and businesses that want your custom. So what is fear appeal and how does it affect our attitudes and behaviors? Fear appeal is a carefully constructed message that aims to arouse fear in an [...]

How Symbols and Meanings Affect Our Perception in the Modern World
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How Symbols and Meanings Affect Our Perception in the Modern World

By Janey Davies|2019-11-26T20:38:34+03:00November 18th, 2019|Categories: Food for thought, Uncommon Science|Tags: communication, culture, emotions, perception, society|

Do you get hungry when you see the golden arches of McDonald's? Are you proud when you think about your National flag? You might not think these two things are connected, but they are. They are both symbols, and although they have very different meanings, they demonstrate how they affect our perception. Symbols and Meanings [...]

7 Famous Fairy Tales That Are Based on Gruesome True Life Stories
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7 Famous Fairy Tales That Are Based on Gruesome True Life Stories

By Janey Davies|2019-11-10T11:33:31+03:00November 10th, 2019|Categories: Food for thought, History & Archaeology, Literature|Tags: books, childhood, crime, culture, history, society|

What is it about fairy tales that captivate the imaginations of children? Could it be that underneath the thin veneer of fiction lies a much darker truth to the tales? Did you know that the most famous fairy tales are based on gruesome real-life stories? Here are just a few: Famous Fairy Tales and the [...]

Human Design System: Are We Coded Before Birth?
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Human Design System: Are We Coded Before Birth?

By Valerie Soleil|2019-11-06T10:24:59+03:00November 6th, 2019|Categories: Food for thought, Personality, Self-Knowledge & Personality Tests|Tags: astrology, humankind, personality, personality test|

Envision a system that explains your entire personality and the way you live your life in extreme detail. That would be pretty amazing, right? Well, a few different beliefs do exist. However, none as powerful as the Human Design System. The Origins of the Human Design System Ra Uru Hu was born Alan Krakower in [...]