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Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations: 10 Lessons to Learn from This 2000-Year-Old Book
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Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations: 10 Lessons to Learn from This 2000-Year-Old Book

By Alexander|2019-04-03T15:28:13+03:00April 3rd, 2019|Categories: Food for thought, History & Archaeology, Literature, Self-Improvement, Thought-Provoking Quotes|Tags: books, emotions, goals, happiness, humankind, learning, life purpose, philosophy|

Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations is a powerful book that has stood the test of time. It can provide deeply helpful and important lessons to us all. However, before we discuss these lessons, we should recognise who the author was. Marcus Aurelius (121-180AD), also known as ‘the Philosopher’, was Roman emperor from 161-180AD. He is a widely [...]

4 Famous French Philosophers and What We Can Learn from Them
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4 Famous French Philosophers and What We Can Learn from Them

By Alexander|2019-03-31T16:50:52+03:00March 31st, 2019|Categories: Food for thought, History & Archaeology, Personal Development, Self-Improvement|Tags: genius people, humankind, learning, philosophy, self-analysis, society|

There are certain French philosophers whose ideas can provide valuable and critical insight into our lives and society today. These French philosophers were highly influential in western philosophical thought, and are widely considered to be some of the greatest French thinkers of all time. The French philosophers in question have similarities in their teachings but [...]

7 Less Known Greek Philosophers Whose Teachings Are Still Relevant Today
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7 Less Known Greek Philosophers Whose Teachings Are Still Relevant Today

By Alexander|2019-03-25T13:51:15+03:00March 16th, 2019|Categories: Food for thought, History & Archaeology|Tags: happiness, history, life purpose, philosophy|

Socrates, Plato and Aristotle are the most well-known Greek philosophers. They are also the most widely taught and most popular. Not many would dispute this. However, there are many other ancient Greek philosophers who can serve as much value to us in their teachings. There are others who came before Socrates, Plato and Aristotle [...]

The Curious Case of Phineas Gage and Why It Still Fascinates Neuroscientists
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The Curious Case of Phineas Gage and Why It Still Fascinates Neuroscientists

By Janey D.|2018-12-28T14:18:02+03:00January 7th, 2019|Categories: History & Archaeology, Human Brain, Uncommon Science|Tags: behavior, humankind, memory, mental health, mind-body connection, personality|

Does the name Phineas Gage ring a bell? If not, but you are fascinated with the human brain, then sit back, relax and let me tell you this incredible story. These days we know a lot about the human brain. For example, which areas are responsible for cognitive function or processing the senses. But back [...]

Cassandra Complex in Mythology, Psychology and the Modern World
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Cassandra Complex in Mythology, Psychology and the Modern World

By Margaret B.|2019-02-25T15:34:20+03:00December 27th, 2018|Categories: Food for thought, History & Archaeology, Psychology & Mental Health|Tags: autism, clairvoyance, culture, emotions, environment, philosophy, religion|

The Cassandra complex is the name given to a phenomenon where people who predict bad news or warnings are ignored or outright dismissed. The term Cassandra complex has entered the lexicon in 1949 when a French philosopher discussed the potential for someone to predict future events. The complex has been used in wide-ranging contexts. This includes [...]

The True Meaning of Christmas You May Have Never Considered
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The True Meaning of Christmas You May Have Never Considered

By Sherrie|2018-12-11T22:47:46+03:00December 25th, 2018|Categories: Food for thought, History & Archaeology, Spirituality|Tags: history, humankind, learning, religion, seasonal|

What is the true meaning of Christmas? Before you argue for Christianity, let’s consider a deeper spiritual meaning of this holiday. Christmas is perhaps the most popular holiday during each year. Millions of dollars are spent on gifts and food to celebrate the 25th of December. It seems that Christmas has either become a materialistic [...]

6 Interesting Conspiracy Theories about Life That Will Blow Your Mind
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6 Interesting Conspiracy Theories about Life That Will Blow Your Mind

By Sherrie|2018-12-17T16:27:18+03:00December 17th, 2018|Categories: Food for thought, History & Archaeology, Weird & Unbelievable Facts|Tags: conspiracy theories, humankind, learning, Moon|

Just when you thought everything was cut and dry, conspiracy theories about life come along. Suddenly, everything you thought was true is questionable. Many years after the tragedy of September 11 and the World Trade Center, conspiracy theories claim it was all a hoax. Conspiracy theories about life like this one can really make you [...]

Top 5 Famous People with Schizophrenia in Literature, Science and Art
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Top 5 Famous People with Schizophrenia in Literature, Science and Art

By Valerie|2018-12-12T19:05:30+03:00December 12th, 2018|Categories: History & Archaeology, Personality, Psychology & Mental Health|Tags: arts, genius people, history, mental health, schizophrenia|

Famous people with schizophrenia is something the media does not cover often. Throughout history, famous people with schizophrenia have received recognition and praise for their unique accomplishments and careers. Schizophrenia is a chronic mental health disorder affecting approximately 1 percent of the world’s population. There are many types of schizophrenia diagnoses, such as paranoid schizophrenia, [...]