Medium streamlines marketing in comparison — One of the most discouraging surprises involved in becoming a professional writer is becoming, in essential conjunction, a salesperson and a marketing amateur — even a wholesale expert in some instances! To earn a living requires this of all professionals to a discouraging degree but is in excess pronouncement in…

On the Authentic Pathway to Creativity — Anyone who has had an authentic pathway to a craft can attest to the lack of freedom involved in its genesis; for it to initially spring forth into consciousness is never a matter of freedom but of our thrown facticity. Craft: Others versus “Self” Just as one may inherit a disposition to cheerfulness or…

What Does Philosophy Look Like to Quantum Mechanics? — In the endeavor to understand reality, two distinct yet profound disciplines often converge in their abstractness and depth: quantum mechanics and philosophy. Quantum mechanics, with its Hilbert space of infinite dimensions, and philosophy, with its boundless exploration of ideas, both grapple with truths that are elusive and complex. I propose…

How “hearing yourself” improves self-education — In an era characterized by the rapid dissemination of information, reading techniques have evolved mainly to accommodate the urgency for quick assimilation of textual content. The drive for speed often neglects one of the most crucial aspects of compelling reading — utilizing the inner voice. Far from being a relic…

How the “Golden Root” improves physical and mental wellness — Rhodiola rosea, commonly known as the “Golden Root,” is a perennial herb that thrives in the cold climates of Europe, Asia, and North America. Classified as an adaptogen, Rhodiola rosea subtly elevates the body’s stress levels to improve its resilience against future stressors. Of supplements, it is arguably the most…

The Patho-Hybris of the Apollonian Ethos — 1 As his gaze set cast, Upon haze long past, Ways far and wide open. Fast, like a maze gone rash. 2 Form in appearance and dream, Held now in lowest esteem. For rapture claims the whole of Being, Even as we daydream. 3 A withered arrow, From a diseased crown. An ugly…

A Genealogy of Love, Friendship, and Beauty — Here begins the inauguration of a neologism — what I call “Philogony.” To execute this, we will defer to the spirit of philology. The term “philology” derives from the Ancient Greek words “philos” (φίλος), meaning “love,” and “logos” (λόγος), meaning “word,” “speech,” or “reason.” For the Greeks, it generally referred…

Is Kale Intrinsically “Healthy?” — Over the last decade, kale has ascended from obscurity to ubiquity, lauded as a panacea for optimal health. In a world increasingly driven by health consciousness, the superfood trend has become a cultural zeitgeist, capturing the imagination of both consumers and marketers. …

The Allure of Mutual Benefit and the Tragedy of Facsimile Expectations — The initial spark between Frederick the Great and Voltaire was more than just mutual admiration; it aligned revolutionary visions for governance and society. In their extensive correspondence, which began in 1736, the two visionaries found common ground in their skepticism towards organized religion. A letter Voltaire penned to Frederick on…