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Poems & Prose

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The finest part about poetry is the accentuated emphasis of the individual word; the epitome of less is more.

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“[…] the starry heavens above and the moral law within.”

Sharing a quote I came across that resonated with me today: “Two things fill the mind with ever new and increasing admiration and awe… the starry heavens above and the moral law within.” Immanuel Kant

Pointless Overthinking: Wise & Shine

The End of Reading?

The End of Reading?

We’re consuming more text than ever via Whatsapp and social media, but we are losing the ability to focus on long, complex works. Neuroscientists warn this shrinks our capacity for critical thinking and synthesis. Worse, AI removes the mental effort of writing—the very process that clarifies thought. Continue reading The End of Reading?

The Art of Doing Nothing: An Inner Ecology of Joy

The Art of Doing Nothing: An Inner Ecology of Joy

Explore the paradox of inactivity without laziness—how doing “nothing important” can make you feel more alive, and why joy is the ultimate act of resistance in a hyperproductive world. Continue reading The Art of Doing Nothing: An Inner Ecology of Joy

Something We Can All Agree On

Something We Can All Agree On

One line from Dolly Parton’s New York Times obituary caught my eye, “In 2019, The New York Times ran a story with the headline “Is There Anything We Can All Agree On? Yes: Dolly Parton.” I can’t claim to be a Dolly Parton super-fan. But I got a jolt of energy every time I saw her. Her positivity combined with her humor was always good for my … Continue reading Something We Can All Agree On

Why Less Is More in Learning

Why Less Is More in Learning

Daniel Kahneman and cognitive science reveal that our working memory has strict limits. Overload it, and performance crashes. The secret to better learning and productivity isn’t doing more; it’s respecting those biological constraints by simplifying, chunking, and eliminating distractions. Continue reading Why Less Is More in Learning

Bypassing Misinformation: A Smarter Way to Change Minds

Bypassing Misinformation: A Smarter Way to Change Minds

Misinformation is everywhere. From social media feeds to dinner table conversations, false claims shape opinions, influence policies, and even dictate lifestyle choices. For years, the go-to strategy for combating misinformation has been debunking, directly correcting false claims with facts. But here’s the catch: people don’t like being told they’re wrong. Worse, studies show that corrections can sometimes backfire. When you challenge a deeply held belief, … Continue reading Bypassing Misinformation: A Smarter Way to Change Minds

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