Category: Philosophy
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Conscience Capital: Values‑Based Spending
In June 2010, Tesla rang the Nasdaq bell as the scrappy EV start-up that dared to make emerald-green feel lightning-fast. A $17 IPO share would one day crest above $400, propelled by a narrative that fused Silicon Valley bravado with moral aspiration: buy horsepower, help the planet. That promise paid—until it didn’t. On April 2,…
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Experimental Article: What We Build Reflects Who We Are
This article began as a reflection on a question that I find both inspiring and unsettling: What kind of future are we creating with the tools we build today? In my work and conversations, I often encounter the tension between technological progress and ethical responsibility. It’s easy to marvel at the incredible potential of AI…
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The {Critical} Path Less Traveled
As the soft chime of Outlook disrupts the quiet hum of late afternoon, you glance at the digital clock on your laptop—17:30. The day’s final sip of lukewarm coffee accompanies the opening of a brief yet intriguing email. It outlines a familiar scenario: a local team’s long-standing process clashes with the logic of the newly…
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Beyond the Belt: Lessons from the Dojang to the Conference Room
The alarm from the utilitarian clock in your bedroom blares, jolting you awake. Blinking the sleep from your eyes, you glance over, noting the time – 0545. For a moment, you hear your father snoring at the other end of the double-wide before the overworked air conditioning unit rumbles to life. You’ve often wondered whether…
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False Duality: Debunking the Myth of Life’s Zero-Sum Game
Ever felt trapped between two choices, as if life is a series of black and white decisions? You’re not alone. In recent years, we’ve seen a surge in binary choices: work from home or at the office, prioritize health or the economy, buy local or go global. But have you ever stopped to wonder why…
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Mastering the Mind: How Decision Fatigue and Locus of Control Shape Business Success
In the heart of New York City, Sarah, a seasoned executive of a thriving tech startup, begins her day with a series of rituals. She wears the same style of outfit every day, has the same breakfast, and follows the same route to her office. To an outsider, this might seem monotonous, but for Sarah,…
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Bridging the Data Divide: Rethinking Data Ownership and Collaboration
In today’s data-driven world, the journey of a single piece of data from its birth in a source system to its culmination in a strategic business decision is both intricate and fascinating. This journey, often likened to a lifecycle, sees data evolve, transform, and finally, deliver value. But who truly ‘owns’ this data at each…
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Lost in Translation? The Intricate Dance of Language and Business
From the structured cadence of Latin in middle school to the romantic lilt of French during high school, language has always held an enchanting sway over me. My explorations may not have always been the effort of years, but they have led me through the melodic waves of Korean when I was practicing Tae Kwon…
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Walking with Warriors: Lessons from the Ancients in the Modern World
In the heart of the city, where skyscrapers reach for the heavens and the pace never slows, there lives a modern-day professional whose spirit seems to transcend time. The first rays of dawn are his alarm, and as he stirs, there’s a tranquility in his motions reminiscent of ancient Zen monks. His morning ritual, though…
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Building Business Solutions with the Wisdom of a Civil Engineer
Recommended Listening: Picture this: towering skyscrapers, expansive bridges, and intricate highway interchanges. Behind these marvels of civil engineering lies an unwavering commitment to meticulous planning, a pursuit of resilience, and a dedication to creating structures that not only stand the test of time but adapt and thrive in evolving conditions. Yet, if there’s one thing…
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