Deception, Creativity and Self Destruction – Part 2
– In Part-1, the Greek and Chinese deceptions in war were discussed. Although we consider wars as extraordinary moments in history and that, that is why people practice deception, the reality tells us that people…
Deception, Creativity and Self-Destruction (Part-1)
According to Wikipedia, deception is defined as an act or statement which misleads, hides the truth, or promotes a belief, concept, or idea that is not true. It is often done for personal gain or…
Where is the True Mount Sinai of Moses?
According to the biblical story, Moses set the Jewish people free from their bondage by Egypt and escaped. On the way to Canaan – their promised land – they came to Mount Sinai. Moses went…
Minority Has Truth, but Majority Has Power
Quotes: Majority is often not wanted Mark Twain once advised: “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.” John Stuart Mills: “The…
Behind The Explosion of Human Migration
The August 2019 issue of National Geographic reports the following: The United Nations estimates that more than a billion people – one in seven humans alive today – are voting with their feet, migrating within…
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Alexander and Diogenes: The Issue of Freedom
The meeting of Diogenes of Sinope and Alexander the Great in ancient Greece is one of the most well-discussed anecdotes from philosophical history. The most popular understanding is that the story relates as evidence of Diogenes’ wisdom and disregard for honor, wealth, and superficial…
Our Life is Short, Battery Life is Shorter
We love, love and love our smart phones, but we hate, hate and hate their short battery life. We have been complaining about the battery’s short life span for years. While a small battery used in our phone is one problem, we have similar problem…
Good Times Don’t Last Forever
We live in an instant gratification environment. Why wait for tomorrow when you can get it today? No money? No problem. Credit is readily available. Let the good times roll as we add another item in the debt column. Slowly but surely we begin to…
Boredom Ignites Creativity
Today the average American spends over 10 hours each day on digital media activities. Approximately two-thirds (67%) of our precious time is spent on the net – on our smart phones or computers, or both. We have become digital slaves. Pedestrians texting on smart phones…
Science as a Gambling Tool
In May 2004, the American science-fiction disaster film “The Day After Tomorrow” was made and distributed throughout the world with a box office intake of over $540 million on a production budget of $125 million. The movie was based on a story in which…