Tag: Philosophy
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Inside the Lines, Outside the Truth
Photo by Joyce Romero on Unsplash Author’s Note The opening story in this piece is fictional—but it’s not invented. It draws from publicly available reporting, court documents, and personal accounts related to the Purdue Pharma case and the wider opioid crisis. The names, moments, and characters have been fictionalized, but the architecture of the story—how…
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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 Hidden Costs of Success
Success is often seen as the ultimate goal—the culmination of talent, effort, and opportunity. From accolades in school to promotions at work, it’s the benchmark by which we measure achievement and, sometimes, self-worth. But success, as rewarding as it can be, carries hidden costs that are rarely discussed.
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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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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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Echoes of History: How Past Events Resonate in Today’s World
Recommended Listening: History is not just a series of dates, events, and names to be memorized. Instead, it’s a vibrant tapestry, alive with stories and lessons, with threads weaving into the present and shaping our future. This tapestry is interwoven with the essence of humanity—our ambitions, fears, triumphs, and failures. As the famed philosopher George…
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Leadership and Justice: Crafting a Fairer World, One Decision at a Time
I was just a kid in earth sciences class when the world changed in an instant. My teacher’s lesson was interrupted by a colleague rushing to the classroom door, urging her to turn on the news. A smoking tower filled the screen, an image that became seared into my consciousness. At the time, I didn’t…
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Apologies, Reliance, and Idols: Modern Business Realities Through a Timeless Lens
We’ve all heard the saying that “there’s nothing new under the sun,” but have you ever considered that some of the best business advice in our digital age might come from the pages of history, written by the great philosophers of old? Strange as it may sound, the musings of Plato, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and…
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