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Chapter 1 : Motion and determinism - Panta Rhei. When Will Time End? Literature of War STC. September 22, 2008 by rivese09.

Literature of War STC

The Purpose of Higher Thinking. September 21, 2008 by bergd09 Hamlet: Sure He that made us with such large discourse, / Looking before and after, gave us not / That capability and godlike reason / To fust in us unused.

The Purpose of Higher Thinking

(Act 4:4, lines 38-41) William Shakespeare poses some of the most thought provoking questions on the meaning of life throughout Hamlet. As a young man, Hamlet faces many of the same questions youths still face today. Characteristics of a Shakespearean Tragic Hero (From Aristotle) He must be a person of some stature or high position such as a king, general, or a nobleman.He must be a good person.

Characteristics of a Shakespearean Tragic Hero (From Aristotle)

He must matter to us and we must see him as a worthwhile person. Because of his position, his actions usually have far reaching effects.He must possess a character trait or quality which under normal circumstances would be a virtue, but under the special circumstances of the play proves to be a fatal flaw (hamartia- the tragic flaw that leads to his downfall).He usually makes further errors in judgment following his misdeed.Often he has a distorted perception of, or is blind to, reality.He suffers both outwardly (isolation, alienation, attacks) and inwardly (tortured conscience).He must elicit both pity and fear from the audience (catharsis).Usually, he recognizes his mistakes in the end.He must die Citation.

A Species Out Of Control. Youtube. Consensus reality. Consensus reality[1][2] is that which is generally agreed to be reality, based on a consensus view.

Consensus reality

The appeal to consensus arises from the fact that humans do not fully understand or agree upon the nature of knowledge or ontology, often making it uncertain what is real, given the vast inconsistencies between individual subjectivities.[3][4] We can, however, seek to obtain some form of consensus, with others, of what is real. We can use this consensus as a pragmatic guide, either on the assumption that it seems to approximate some kind of valid reality, or simply because it is more "practical" than perceived alternatives.

Consensus reality therefore refers to the agreed-upon concepts of reality which people in the world, or a culture or group, believe are real (or treat as real), usually based upon their common experiences as they believe them to be; anyone who does not agree with these is sometimes stated to be "in effect... living in a different world. "[5] General discussion[edit] Hypnos, by H P Lovecraft Audiobook Audio Book Horror Occult Gothic Supernatural. What Does It Mean To Be Cool? The Human Condition Thorsten Botz-Bornstein links Stoicism and Hip Hop.

What Does It Mean To Be Cool?

In principle, to be cool means to remain calm even under stress. But this doesn’t explain why there is now a global culture of cool. What is cool, and why is it so cool to be cool? The aesthetics of cool developed mainly as a behavioral attitude practiced by black men in the United States at the time of slavery. Modern Cool Today the aesthetics of cool represents the most important phenomenon in youth culture. 5 Legendary Artists and Writers Into Mysticism and the Occult. HISTORY OF IDEAS: The Renaissance. Lifestyle (sociology) The term lifestyle can denote the interests, opinions, behaviors, and behavioral orientations of an individual, group, or culture.[1][2] A rural environment has different lifestyles compared to an urban metropolis.

Lifestyle (sociology)

Location is important even within an urban scope. The nature of the neighborhood in which a person resides affects the set of lifestyles available to that person due to differences between various neighborhoods' degrees of affluence and proximity to natural and cultural environments. For example, in areas within a close proximity to the sea, a surf culture or lifestyle is often present. A lifestyle typically reflects an individual's attitudes, way of life, values, or world view.

Lifestyle may include views on politics, religion, health, intimacy, and more. More interestingly, a healthy or unhealthy lifestyle will most likely be transmitted across generations. Adults may be drawn together by mutual interest that results in a lifestyle. 3 Principles For Robust Gains. The Wim Hof Method *Revealed* - How to Consciously Control Your Immune System. We previously published an article about Wim Hof, holder of 20 Guinness World Records for withstanding extreme temperatures.

The Wim Hof Method *Revealed* - How to Consciously Control Your Immune System

He has climbed Everest and Kilimanjaro in only shorts and shoes, stayed comfortably in ice baths for hours, and run a full marathon in the highest desert (50 degrees celsius, 122 Fahrenheit) with no water & food. Copenhagen interpretation. Probabilistic interpretation of quantum mechanics involving wavefunction collapse The Copenhagen interpretation is an expression of the meaning of quantum mechanics that was largely devised from 1925 to 1927 by Niels Bohr and Werner Heisenberg.

Copenhagen interpretation

It is one of the oldest of numerous proposed interpretations of quantum mechanics, and remains one of the most commonly taught.[1][2] According to the Copenhagen interpretation, physical systems generally do not have definite properties prior to being measured, and quantum mechanics can only predict the probability distribution of a given measurement's possible results. The Right Kind of Visualization. Is what you see, really what you get?

The Right Kind of Visualization

There are some wild claims out there for the power of visualisation. Things like: if you can imagine it, then it will come to you. Of course there’s always been a huge market for telling people things they want to hear, even if it’s complete rubbish. Still, visualisation can certainly be important in reaching goals. Awen. Awen is a Welsh and Cornish word for "(poetic) inspiration".

Awen

In the Welsh tradition, awen is the inspiration of the poet bards; or, in its personification, Awen is the inspirational muse of creative artists in general: the inspired individual (often, but not limited to being, a poet or a soothsayer) is described as an awenydd. The best films of the '00s · Best of. 23 Types of Meditation - Find The Best Techniques For You. Ok, so you know that meditation has dozens of benefits, and everybody is doing it. You look for information online or on a bookstore, and see that there are a LOT of different ways of doing meditation, dozens of meditation techniques, and some conflicting information.

Aristotle, Nietzsche, the Slave Mindset, and the Rise of the Cuckservative. Why is 3:59.4 Such a Significant Number? - The Bulletproof Musician. Have you ever wondered what you are capable of? What the upper limit of your potential actually is? How talented you might actually be? Here’s how to find out. Be honest with yourself, and think about your career 5-10 years from now. Imagination Creates Reality. You’ve noticed my writing is loaded with imagine. I used imagine 34 times in Gorilla Mindset. What is the power of imagination? Donald Trump lives Gorilla Mindset. Signs of progress in meditation. If you’re here because you’re having odd experiences in meditation, like swirling lights or your body feeling odd, I’d suggest the post I wrote on “Odd experiences in meditation.” When you’re new to meditation you often need some reassurance that you’re on the right path.

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Creativity Is Much More Than 10,000 Hours of Deliberate Practice. In his new book "Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise", psychologist Anders Ericsson and journalist Robert Pool distill an impressive body of research on "mastering almost any skill. " Indeed, deliberate practice can help you master new skills. Deliberate practice involves a series of techniques designed to learn efficiently and purposefully.

This involves goal setting, breaking down complex tasks into chunks, developing highly complex and sophisticated representations of possible scenarios, getting out of your comfort zone, and receiving constant feedback. Unabomber Special Report. Unabomber Special Report. Nihilism and Creativity in the Philosophy of Nietzsche. ISSN 1393-614X Minerva - An Internet Journal of Philosophy Vol. 11 2007 ________________________________________________ Abstract. Nietzsche on the will to power and the Ubermensch. Christopher asked: Nietzsche on the will to power and the Ubermensch. Is Nietzsche an ethical egoist? Nietzsche’s breakdown and his view on pity. Martin asked: Nietzsche & Schopenhauer On Compassion. Nietzsche and pity.

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A Serious Man: Can Life Be Understood? 9 Stunning, Otherworldly Art Masterpieces by Max Ernst. Jason Louv Talks Magick on the "Me & Paranormal You" Podcast. Collectivist anarchism. George Carlin - It's a Big Club and You Ain't In It! The American Dream. Noam Chomsky - The Relevance of Anarcho-syndicalism (1976) Rolling Thunder : Say You Want an Insurrection. Affinity group. The Modern Revolution: Crash Course Big History #8. Rethinking Civilization - Crash Course World History 201. History of Anarcho-syndicalist Catalonia (The Spanisch Civil War; documentary) Karl Popper, Science, and Pseudoscience: Crash Course Philosophy #8.

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