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Can We Really Know Ourselves?
Skepticism is a tradition of doubt that requires a suspension of judgment and in more radical forms, forgoes claims to knowledge. In...
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Dec 4, 20234 min read
What is Science?
Science has been established, explored, and pushed for most of human history, but it is a rare occasion to see an individual question the...
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Nov 27, 20233 min read
What Are We Here For?
"Presumably to say that happiness is the supreme good seems a platitude, and some more distinctive account of it is still required. This...
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Nov 20, 20235 min read
Loving-Kindness Meditation
In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, amidst the chaos and demands, finding moments of peace and compassion can be challenging....
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Nov 15, 20232 min read
The Five Precepts: Are They Rules or Guidelines?
The Five Precepts in Buddhism are: Refrain from taking life Refrain from stealing Refrain from indulgence Refrain from lying Refrain from...
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Nov 8, 20231 min read
A Criticism of Hegel
"No man can overleap his time, the spirit of his time is his spirit also; but the point at issue is, to recognize that spirit by its...
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Nov 6, 20234 min read
An Analysis of Ayn Rand's Anthem
This essay is written to argue against dystopian collectivism that suppresses the individual. While the ideas I have put forward may not...
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Nov 3, 20235 min read
The Power of Conditioning and Healthy Habits
Building healthy habits can be a challenging endeavor, especially if they contain radical changes in behavior that contrast with your...
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Nov 1, 20233 min read


The Minimum Wage
The minimum wage is the lowest hourly payment that an employer can lawfully remunerate their employees. The existence of minimum wage...
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Oct 27, 20239 min read
Nietzsche's Masters
Master morality is a theory of Nietzsche which outlines the best morality as one of strength, power, and nobility. Values are generally...
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Oct 16, 20232 min read
Feature Detectors
The human brain is a remarkable organ that is responsible for all our thoughts, emotions, and actions. It's a complex web of billions of...
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Oct 12, 20232 min read
Justice vs Autonomy: Denial of Choice or Rectification of Injustice? An Examination of Rawls/Nozick
Here is an essay I wrote a while back comparing the differing theories of John Rawls and Robert Nozick regarding justice and what is...
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Oct 9, 20239 min read
Psychology, Meditation, and Emotional Regulation
Introduction In today's fast-paced and often stressful world, emotional regulation is a critical skill for maintaining mental well-being....
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Oct 4, 20233 min read
Smartness vs Wisdom
Would you rather be smart or wise? Being smart, according to standard definition, constitutes having much intelligence and knowledge,...
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Oct 2, 20233 min read
The History of Exercise
Exercise is a fundamental aspect of modern life, which has been commodified into things like gyms, foods, and much more. However,...
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Sep 10, 20232 min read
The Science of Meditation
In essence, researchers have primarily found evidence in neuroscience, psychology, and physiology, to name a few. Changes observed in...
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Sep 4, 20232 min read
World Scouts Jamboree
Recently, there was an extremely unfortunate event at the World Scouts Jamboree occurring in Korea. Due to the abnormally high levels of...
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Aug 13, 20231 min read
Meditation for Juniors
Today, we were able to discuss transcendental meditation! Transcendental meditation is a type of widely practiced meditation technique...
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Jul 2, 20232 min read
Self-Reflection
Self-reflection is perhaps one of the biggest qualities of growth. Self-understanding intelligence, which helps people understand their...
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Jun 17, 20231 min read
Life Goals
Recently, I've been taking a course on mindfulness and meditation, and I've come across the topic of life goals. One of the first things...
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May 28, 20231 min read
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