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#0462: In The Company Of Philosophers

  • education
  • inspiration
  • personal development
  • learning
  • teaching
  • educators
  • knowledge
  • wisdom
  • self improvement
  • quotes

By believing that the world’s most vital changes come when every individual becomes wiser and stronger, this post calls for collective action: we must fix our schools so they lift students out of poverty, inspire them to think like great thinkers such as Greta Thunberg or Ken Robinson, and give them tools to build wise businesses; each person is destined to become a hero and a Great Being, reminding others to grow endlessly; together—through shared wisdom from countless leaders—humanity can overcome its divisions and face future challenges not alone but united.

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#0461: Gentle Silliness Across The Ages

  • poetry
  • essay
  • writing
  • storytelling
  • audio
  • humor
  • philosophy
  • future

The post describes how to become a lifelong “Hero” who, in his later years, shares wisdom and humor through books and audio, inspiring future generations with real-life stories and observations from everyday places—like visiting Westminster Abbey or meeting ordinary people—while weaving gentle humor into the narrative; by documenting these encounters with thoughtful quips, he creates an enduring school of thought that lets readers feel his presence and learn timeless wisdom for years to come.

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#0460: A Beautiful Mind

  • essay
  • school
  • education
  • self-learning
  • piano-roll
  • digital-audio-workstation

The post argues that conventional schooling often forces students into predetermined subjects and routines, leaving little room for true learning or personal interest; it stresses the importance of taking responsibility for one’s own education by actively selecting books and experiences that resonate personally—such as exploring music, science, or other passions—and making informed choices based on a broad reading base. By doing so, learners can develop a “beautiful mind” that fuels greatness, rather than merely following others’ expectations; the author believes this self‑directed learning is key to personal growth and to contributing meaningfully to society.

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#0459: Art Of Art

  • poetry
  • art
  • creative-writing

The post is an exhortation to create art that endures—starting with a simple yet powerful frame, carving a single large stone with a hammer, and shaping it patiently over a week. The author urges the artist to embed humor, sadness, wisdom, and profundity into their work, ensuring it lasts like a monument rather than a fleeting piece. By treating each creation as a story with beginning, middle, and end, the art becomes a lasting testament that both enriches the creator’s past and contributes meaningfully to the world.

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#0458: All Genius Is Equally Precious

  • poetry
  • self-improvement
  • travel
  • nature

The post argues that “genius” is not an elusive gift for a few, but a state everyone can reach by resting, finding happiness, and staying true to oneself. It encourages using nature trails as quick escapes from busyness, noting that simple pleasures like bread and bug spray can help one reset. The writer stresses that constant overwork blocks our authentic selves; only when we let ourselves grow naturally—pursuing curiosity, moving forward cheerfully—do we tap into our personal genius. Though there’s no single definition, each person’s genius is unique and worth nurturing for lasting joy and accomplishment.

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#0457: Breaking Out Of Indoctrination

  • reading
  • books
  • audiobooks
  • philosophy
  • memoirs
  • biographies
  • knowledge
  • wisdom
  • self-improvement
  • learning
  • culture
  • audio
  • bestsellers
  • audie-award
  • plato

The post argues that gaining true wisdom is a deliberate process built on reading many books—starting from simple, concrete examples like nuclear weapons and wage slavery to illustrate how easily we can miss obvious truths—and then expanding through a wide range of works: best‑sellers, award winners (e.g., Audie Awards), audiobooks, philosophy, memoirs, and biographies that let us see other cultures and break our own indoctrination. By reading thousands of titles, each adding its own perspective, we accumulate a “dollop” of wisdom that lights our perception like a torch, making us less prone to false beliefs; the author cites Plato’s Cave allegory as the ultimate illustration that only through many books can we truly see reality and help one another.

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#0456: The Final Century Of Lies, Deceptions And Confusion: Rise Of The Culture Of Greatness

  • poetry
  • time
  • future
  • children
  • bridges

The post celebrates a new era in which “heroes” are alive again and thinkers—especially “out‑thinkers”—are ready to build the bridges that will lift society beyond its old ledges. It declares that this future is already here, even though it may feel late, and that children today will grow into great beings who will no longer be short‑sighted or bound by money’s choke on humanity. The author calls for building those needed bridges to repair the world, end poverty as a symptom of fake politics, and finally put an end to pretenders and lies.

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#0455: Rising Above

  • education
  • self-help
  • career
  • youtube
  • motivation
  • money

The post claims schools fail to foster true individuality, urges readers to follow their own path and collaborate on repairing money and societal systems so each person can live a beautiful, self‑actualized life.

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#0454: One By One, Book By Book

  • poetry
  • free-verse
  • humanity
  • education
  • books

The post celebrates the power of united human wisdom and calls for abandoning national borders, rigid beliefs, and petty deceptions that keep us blind; it urges a collective effort—through shared learning, reading, adventure, and self‑education—to align our will and intelligence so that humanity can enter a new Renaissance of science, politics, and art, ultimately ending the tricks of liars and achieving prosperity, wisdom, and peace.

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#0453: Informed Consciousness

  • consciousness
  • thinking
  • politics
  • science
  • choice
  • wisdom
  • climate-change
  • nuclear-weapons
  • animals

The post reflects on how “to think” means to out‑think others—especially political liars and analysts who out‑think voters—and extends this idea to space‑opera writers and the scientist’s rule that if something can’t be proved, it doesn’t exist. It then links consciousness, choice, and freedom of will to a universal family of beings capable of wise decisions, citing Giordano Bruno as an example of sending messages into the future. Finally it urges readers to combine consciousness with wisdom, clarity, and truth in order to solve planetary problems such as climate change, nuclear weapons, and extinction, while encouraging love for animals and rise toward a greater informed consciousness.

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#0452: On Inheritance Of Greatness

  • writing
  • books
  • art
  • poetry
  • philosophy
  • creative-writing
  • self-development

Writing, as the author argues, is humanity’s most enduring invention—an art that links people across time and space when done with intention and care. The post showcases a range of lasting forms—from Socrates’ oral teachings turned into books, to Leonardo’s creations that invite understanding, to poetry and sculpture that capture eras—and stresses that each must be deliberate, meaningful, and beautiful to survive. It proposes building large journals filled with doodles and photographs, photographing them to create a tangible record, and then letting the work “entangle” the creator’s spirit into the art. The author believes that by learning from philosophers, combining their insights, and using narrated books as vessels for our thoughts, we can elevate ourselves into “great beings.” In short, the text is an exhortation to craft deliberate works of art and thought, preserve them, and let them carry our spirit through time so that future generations may rise with the same creativity and depth.

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#0451: Invention Without Intention

  • invention
  • poetry
  • rubberband

Innovation comes from observing everyday objects, combining existing ideas into new creations that are simple, lightweight, and naturally fit together; by paying attention to details, relaxing, and letting components click, anyone can invent—no special powers required—and the poem encourages walking or biking while keeping an eye on useful items, so even a rubber band could become a wallet for keys and cards.

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#0450: Dr. Fancy Pants: No Expedition Too Small

  • creative-writing
  • personal-essay
  • programming
  • perl-scripts
  • flash-animation
  • experiment

I began my life as a self‑taught “little scientist,” sketching and writing from an early age—my first book titled *Kosmos* was a scribble of curiosity—and continued experimenting with plants, building strange hybrid trees in a garden that felt like a laboratory. Though I never became a professional, I persisted through school, programming on an old Sharp Zaurus SL‑5500, crafting tiny Perl scripts and generative art projects such as shadow references for figures; I even made miniature horses from sticks inspired by Theo Jansen’s videos and built slingshots that remain my favorite toys. My adventures are always “expeditions” rather than simple walks: a lonely hill with rain makers led me to giant deer that shook me, yet the mystery itself—footprints in snow, footsteps all around—remained a puzzle I enjoyed solving. Through it all I kept writing, learning, and never letting teachers or bullies stop me; for me, each new lesson is a path that expands my universe, reminding that inside everyone lies a scientist, an artist, and an inventor.

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#0449: Getting Good At Things

  • parkour
  • skateboarding
  • practice
  • personal-development
  • music-production
  • books
  • horizon
  • world-growth

The post likens mastering parkour or skateboarding—requiring persistent practice and genuine learning—to the way individuals should approach any skill, including politics and personal development; it argues that those who merely pretend to be skilled are quickly exposed, while true progress comes from continual effort. In politics, the author notes that lies go unchecked unless proven, which keeps leaders stagnant just as climate action and deforestation remain neglected. He therefore proposes that humanity must grow beyond its present state, with personal mastery driving collective advancement: reading, listening, and applying accumulated knowledge to a single pursuit yields wisdom, ultimately enabling us to contribute meaningfully to the world.

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#0448: Learning For Real

  • education
  • self-study
  • astronomy
  • music-composition
  • digital-audio-workstation
  • gimp
  • photography
  • art-installation
  • programming
  • design
  • entrepreneurship

The post argues that true growth happens when one leaves rote schooling behind, pursues diverse self‑learning in science, art, and practical skills, and uses this knowledge to become a noble, impactful being for the world.

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#0447: Not Alone

  • poetry
  • inspirational
  • allegory
  • cave
  • journey
  • tribes
  • movement

A poetic call to continue your journey as part of a long‑standing movement, using the insight of Plato’s cave allegory to enlighten and empower others, become a “great being,” and spread hope and happiness.

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#0446: The Trail To Transcendence

  • poetry
  • creative-writing
  • book
  • self-help
  • inspiration

The post is an exhortation to write a compact, pocket‑sized book that distills the author’s lifetime of learning into a handful of pages for future readers; it stresses that such a book must be carefully titled, physically accessible, and full of compressed wisdom drawn from both the writer’s own experiences and those of others who influenced him. It argues that this self‑education is essential to achieving greatness, both in mind and vision, and that the act of writing itself requires time, reflection on mistakes, and a willingness to transform one’s life for the better. The author believes that when another person finds the book—perhaps at a terrible moment or simply by chance—the words will resonate with them as they did with him, bridging centuries and connecting lives through shared insight.

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#0445: Meant For Greatness

  • poetry
  • verses
  • inspiration
  • selfhelp
  • growth

The post reminds us that true success is measured by what we accomplish, not merely by titles or jobs, and urges us to use our accumulated wisdom to break free from old molds. It claims it’s never too late for the mind to grow and become great, that each of us was meant to help the world rather than just be an employee, and that our growth is endless—beginning with small steps and expanding into a lifelong journey. The author calls on all of us to unite in tackling global challenges such as climate change and arms races, to bring real teachers into play instead of fake schools, and to let our work be driven by the desire to serve the world rather than office stress. In short, we are invited to see ourselves as free‑minded beings whose daily efforts, though never simple, will deepen in meaning with each passing day.

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#0444: The Road To Greatness Welcomes All

  • poetry
  • freeverse
  • motivation

The poem celebrates individual initiative and genuine care for the world, urging each person to act regardless of size or knowledge, to think, dream, and transcend ordinary limits; it emphasizes that through personal effort and appreciation for all beings we can unite humanity’s future, encouraging confidence in our wisdom and creativity while inviting us to write the story of tomorrow together.

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#0443: The Great Dignity and Nobility

  • poetry
  • free verse
  • inspirational
  • life lessons
  • personal development
  • motivation

The post celebrates life’s long, magnificent journey from the beginning into the future, urging readers to live fully and never stay down. It frames each day as adding to a “magnificent whole” through body, mind, wisdom, and dreams, while describing life’s trials—hellish tests, dreamlike adventures, encounters with nature—as opportunities for growth and resilience. The author calls for personal transformation into a higher self, which he equates with human dignity and nobility: peaceful warriors, inspirational teachers, powerful thinkers, lovers of wisdom, and great beings who inspire others to do the same. By mastering knowledge, philosophy, science, foresight, and future visions, we can end reliance on fake education or imagined heroes and remember that all of us are meant to become great beings.

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#0442: Worthwhile Wisdom, Do Not Assume You Are Like Everybody Else

  • philosophy
  • self-help
  • culture
  • identity
  • individuality
  • human-nature

The post argues that while humans share biological similarities, each person’s intellectual life is uniquely their own; the error of assuming we are like everyone else leads to repeated mistakes and wasted wisdom. It stresses that consciousness gives us individuality, and that true learning comes from adopting useful cultural knowledge but discarding what isn’t worthwhile. Loneliness can be cured by striving for belonging through hard work and personal growth, not merely by joining a group because one was born into it. Greatness demands continuous effort, knowledge, wisdom, and a lasting legacy; even if medicine never extends life indefinitely, immortality is achieved by leaving an enduring impact. Ultimately, humanity must progress by each individual taking responsibility for education, meaning, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.

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#0441: Programming Is Pretty Funny

  • programmer
  • jargon
  • story
  • humor

In this whimsical reflection, the author recounts various introductions at tech events—calling themselves a computer scientist, philosopher, troublemaker—that humorously shaped their interactions with colleagues. They recall being the butt of jokes, misidentifications, and playful references to office culture, while interspersing links to the Jargon File and personal anecdotes about programming as an art of laughter. The narrative culminates in a celebration of programmers’ creativity, joy, and the vibrant, sometimes obscure language that unites them.

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#0440: What The Heck Are Computer Programs Anyway?

  • node.js
  • raspberry pi
  • javascript
  • npm
  • github
  • nvm
  • api
  • programming
  • linux

The post is a beginner’s guide to starting programming on a Raspberry Pi using Node.js. It explains how easy it can be to learn by building a small, existing project called “fragrance,” installing Node with nvm, cloning the repo, linking it as a local command, and then customizing it (renaming “fragrance” in the code). The author emphasizes starting simple—using an existing template rather than from scratch—then gradually adding features, pushing changes to GitHub, and exploring the wide range of possibilities that Node.js offers on the command line, web apps, Electron windows, and even hardware control. In short, it’s a step‑by‑step recipe for turning a Raspberry Pi into a learning platform for programming with Node.js.

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#0439: Not Of This Universe

  • books
  • reading
  • culture
  • quantum

The author describes a human‑invented, random yet profoundly powerful phenomenon that emerged less than 200 k years ago and has grown with culture: an adaptive system that can bond to the whole mind, refine thought, weaken mistakes, strengthen powers, and even “travel in time” far beyond quantum particles. It is not natural but spread independently across cultures; it’s so potent that dictators fear it because it can snuff out kingdoms. The author then equates this phenomenon with books: a living revolution of ideas that, when read, becomes a unique universe inside each reader’s mind and carries the author’s wisdom across lifetimes—ultimately an “upgrade” for the mind.