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Philosophy Zombie Oi, mates! Want to know my nickname? It's 'Philosophy Zombie'. Fancy hearing how I ended up with such a bonkers name? Last summer hols, I was just your average Year 8 student. Then, by chance, I picked up this philosophy book. Blimey, was that a game-changer! "Crikey! There are people who think like this?" I stayed up all night reading. Next morning, I looked in the mirror and saw proper massive bags under my eyes. Looked like a right zombie, I did. First day back at school, I went up to my mates and said, "Lads, d'you reckon the world we see is real? Or are we in some Matrix-style simulation?" My friends looked proper confused. "What's got into you? Eat some dodgy curry over the break?" That's when they started calling me 'Philosophy Zombie'. But did I stop? Not likely! Once, during lunch, I piped up, "This shepherd's pie we're eating - does it really exist? Or is it just our brains playing tr...

Wounds May Heal, But Scars Remain When wars end, economies can be rebuilt, but the wounds in our hearts aren't so easily mended. Once our minds have expanded, it's hard to return to our former selves. A friend once told me how dramatically philosophy changed them.  They said they now know so much more, but with that knowledge comes greater pain. There's no going back to who they were before. One of the most painful experiences is conflicting with others.  I often find myself at odds with people, more often than I'd like to admit.  At first, I couldn't understand them.  I'd constantly think, "Why are they like this?" or "Are they trying to challenge me?" Fortunately, this book I read shed some light on the cause. It breaks down like this: Different experiences → Different perspectives → Psychological discomfort → Conflict Our unique experiences shape our views.  When we're unaware of others' perspectives, it leads to discomfort and, ul...

The Secret of Complex Simplicity "Hey guys, wanna hear something crazy?" I said, my eyes wide with excitement. It was lunchtime at Jefferson Middle School, and as usual, we were huddled at the back of the cafeteria. Jake and Emily looked at me curiously. "What's up, dude? Got another wild story?" Jake asked, taking a bite of his peanut butter sandwich. I cleared my throat dramatically. "So, I had this totally weird dream last night..." In my dream, I found myself at the "Evolution Institute." Scientists in white coats were bustling around, and I followed one of them. "Check this out, junior scientist," the scientist said, grinning at me. "We're cracking the code of evolution here." He pointed to a massive screen filled with complicated graphs and charts. "See that? Evolution always moves towards simplicity. Duplicate stuff merges, and each part gets more specialized." I nodded, pretending to understand, but h...

Complexity and Simplicity Evolution progressed efficiently, moving towards simplicity. Redundant functions merged into one, and individual functions became more specialized and developed. This is how it evolved to become simpler. But is the human mind evolving? If you want to be attractive, explain complexly; if you want to appear mysterious, explain obscurely. Simple explanations are easy to understand, and what's easy is easy to overlook. What's overlooked naturally becomes ignored. While reading a book, I suddenly recalled my professor's words: "To present a paper, you need to build up like in soccer. At first, focus on understanding, but towards the end, you should explain more obscurely." The psychology of people is truly intriguing. ref : https://www.amazon.com/Same-Ever-Guide-Never-Changes/dp/0593332709

The Day I Learned to See Far Hi there! I’m Jamie, a 2nd-year middle school student. Today, I want to share with you how I learned the importance of “seeing far.” It all started during last summer vacation... "Jamie, wake up! We're going to Grandma’s house today!"  I was woken up by my mom’s voice. Oh, that’s right. Today was the day we were visiting my grandmother in the countryside. When we arrived at Grandma’s house, she greeted us warmly. "Jamie, come here. I have something to show you." Grandma led me to the backyard. There, I saw a huge telescope. "This was your grandfather’s telescope. He used it to look at the stars." Curious, I looked through the telescope. Wow, things that were so far away appeared so clear! Grandma said, "Jamie, just like this telescope, you need to learn to see far in life. That’s how you can make good decisions." I tilted my head in confusion. "How do I do that, Grandma?" She smiled and said, "Well,...

 Looking Far Ahead The art of looking far ahead is something that cannot be truly understood without experience. It's like standing on the edge of a vast, unexplored wilderness - you can't grasp its true nature until you've ventured into it. And often, what lies beyond our experience proves to be far more challenging and demanding than we ever anticipated. A Vision for the Unknown Like the rugged terrain of Alaska, the ability to see far ahead is something one cannot truly understand without experience. The unfamiliar challenges us in ways we never anticipated, often proving more arduous and demanding than we imagined. The Essence of Leadership In the world of investment, those who guide clients must act like the leader of a wolf pack. They must persuade and lead their clients through a process of deep understanding and trust-based communication. This involves: 1. Awakening the Investment Instinct: Clearly convey your investment philosophy. 2. Sharing the Hunting Strategy: ...

 The Great Pizza Party Predicament Jake was the new kid in Middleton Middle School, and he was determined to make friends. He'd heard that the best way to win people over was to give good advice. So, he went around telling everyone to eat more vegetables and do their homework early. But nobody seemed to care. In fact, some kids started avoiding him! Confused and a little sad, Jake asked his cool older sister, Zoe, for help. Zoe laughed and said, "Jake, people don't follow advice. They follow pizza!" "Huh?" Jake was puzzled. "Watch this," Zoe winked. The next day, Zoe helped Jake organize a pizza party in the school cafeteria. They put up posters saying, "Free Pizza Party! But you gotta bring one veggie topping!" Suddenly, everyone was Jake's best friend! Kids were bringing broccoli, peppers, and even spinach to put on their pizzas. The cafeteria was buzzing with excitement. As Jake watched his classmates happily munching on veggie-loa...

"People follow incentives, not advice." This statement suggests that people are driven by their desires or incentives. However, expressing this idea too bluntly might create resistance. A more indirect or positive approach is likely to be more persuasive and naturally acceptable. When considering the perspective of the listener, who always considers the speaker's intentions, it's important to mention benefits that the listener can agree with. This makes it easier for them to understand and accept the message. Indeed, the concept of "win-win" didn't emerge without reason. It emphasizes the importance of mutual benefit in human interactions and decision-making processes. # A more nuanced version might be: "People are more likely to act on opportunities that align with their personal goals and values, rather than simply following advice. Effective communication involves highlighting mutual benefits and creating incentives that resonate with others'...

 The Secret of Orange Peels and Celebrities: A Day Full of Activities One day, my friends and I decided to visit an orange farm. We thought it would be a fun day just picking and eating fresh fruit, but the day's activities turned out to be much more than that! As soon as we arrived at the farm, we started running between the orange trees, searching for the most delicious oranges. One of my friends shouted, "This orange peel looks so thick and tasteless!" We all burst into laughter. "Let's peel off these skins and eat only the tasty fruit!" we said as we began picking oranges. While picking oranges, I started thinking about celebrities. Famous people usually have outstanding abilities in a particular field. For example, we know a famous chef is good at cooking, but we can't assume they'd be good at picking fruit. So I said to my friends, "When we look at celebrities, we tend to see only their shining side and ignore their weaknesses, like these ...

book : Same as Ever: A Guide to What Never Changes, by Morgan Housel Why shouldn't we eat orange peels? Famous people usually have outstanding abilities in one particular area. And we might mistakenly assume that they have the same abilities in other fields as well. Usually, that's not the case. People are like two sides of a coin. So if one side is exceptionally prominent, That person is likely to have equally significant weaknesses. Similarly, while oranges are delicious, Orange peels are not tasty. ref. : https://www.amazon.com/Same-Ever-Guide-Never-Changes/dp/0593332709

 

  It was a typical Friday night at Greendale Community College. Jake, the self-proclaimed party animal, burst into the dorm common room where his friends Zoe and Ethan were studying. "Guys! There's an epic rager at Sigma Chi tonight. You in?" Jake exclaimed, his eyes gleaming with excitement. Zoe, without looking up from her textbook, replied, "Pass. I'm all about safety these days." Ethan nodded in agreement. "Yeah, man. We're trying to make some progressive changes in our lives." Jake's face fell. "Come on! Where's your sense of adventure?" Suddenly, Zoe's eyes lit up. "Wait, I have an idea. Why don't we throw our own party? A safe, progressive party!" "That sounds... boring," Jake groaned. Ethan chimed in, "No, no. Hear her out. This could be interesting." Zoe grinned mischievously. "Alright, here's the plan. We'll have a Progressive Safety Party. We start super safe and gr...

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