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8 Timeless Lessons from Ancient Philosophers

Shedding light on the unchanging aspects of human nature and society — Ancient philosophers often inspire a sense of wonder and even puzzlement. After all, how could wisdom so old continue to bear significance in our modern times? And yet they persist because they echo fundamental truths about human existence. Truths that resonate through the corridors of time. “Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.” — Aristotle

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8 Timeless Lessons from Ancient Philosophers
8 Timeless Lessons from Ancient Philosophers
Self Improvement

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How Much Can You Say With 137 Words?

Understanding the minimalistic nature of the Toki Pona language — Language is something that comes intuitively to us humans. As Noam Chomsky’s theory suggests, we are born ready to learn and understand languages. And while languages usually emerge naturally through people’s interactions in a particular community, some of them are created for specific purposes. The most famous examples include Esperanto…

Language

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How Much Can You Say With 137 Words?
How Much Can You Say With 137 Words?
Language

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Mysteries of the Past: Deciphering Ancient Languages

Have you ever wondered how scientists can read and understand languages that have been extinct for centuries? — Imagine unlocking the secrets of a civilization that has been lost to time, reading texts that have been untouched for centuries, and finally understanding how people spoke and thought in a completely different era. The task itself may seem daunting, but for many, it’s a thrilling puzzle to solve.

Language

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Mysteries of the Past: Deciphering Ancient Languages
Mysteries of the Past: Deciphering Ancient Languages
Language

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Books Are Our Superpower

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10 Books to Read at Least Once in Your Lifetime

Books that had and continue to have a significant impact on us — There are books that I always return to and those that I think everyone should read at least once in their life, among which you can find some of the most read classics of all time, as well as some that have the potential to become so for future generations. …

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10 Books to Read at Least Once in Your Lifetime
10 Books to Read at Least Once in Your Lifetime
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The Writing Cooperative

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Writing Tips From Jorge Luis Borges

Five simple ways to improve your stories — The Argentine writer Jorge Luis Borges (1896–1986) made undoubtedly enormous changes in the form of the short story. His stories like Tlön, Uqbar, Orbis Tertius, The Aleph, and The Garden of Forking Paths demonstrate an astonishing combination of philosophical and Sci-Fi concepts with the tensions inherent in detective stories. …

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Writing Tips From Jorge Luis Borges
Writing Tips From Jorge Luis Borges
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Language Hub

·May 16

3 Strange Invented Languages that Remain a Mystery

It is the unknown that speaks to our deep-seated curiosity, fueling the boundless depths of our imagination — There’s something irresistibly magnetic about the unsolved, the unexplained. Wouldn’t you agree? Just think of the cryptic codes in Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Adventure of the Dancing Men or the enigmatic riddles in Edgar Allan Poe’s The Golden Bug that keep the reader engaged until the very end.

Constructed Language

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3 Strange Invented Languages that Remain a Mystery
3 Strange Invented Languages that Remain a Mystery
Constructed Language

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Books Are Our Superpower

·Apr 5

7 Daring Literary Works That Defied Censorship

These books have pushed boundaries and sparked controversy — For centuries, books have been a powerful tool to challenge societal norms, question authority, and inspire change. Yet, many of them that have attempted to do so ended up being banned or challenged. Even the most prized works of fiction, like Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, William Golding’s…

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7 Daring Literary Works That Defied Censorship
7 Daring Literary Works That Defied Censorship
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Curious

·Feb 27

7 Philosophical Notions That Shaped Our Perception of the World

Some of the most influential teachings that can be applied to our everyday lives — Wouldn’t you agree that philosophy is an innate part of our human experience? Our natural curiosity to ponder life’s big questions is the fundamental force that propels us to explore and understand not only ourselves better but also the world around us. And while philosophy may seem complex and abstract…

Philosophy

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7 Philosophical Notions That Shaped Our Perception of the World
7 Philosophical Notions That Shaped Our Perception of the World
Philosophy

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Jan 25

Thinking in Tomatoes Rather Than Hours

How can the Pomodoro technique increase your productivity — Looking for a fun and effective way to make consistent progress on your projects and goals? Struggling with procrastination and avoiding getting started on that big task? If your answers are yes, then the Pomodoro technique may be a perfect fit for you. I’m sure most of you have heard…

Productivity

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Thinking in Tomatoes Rather Than Hours
Thinking in Tomatoes Rather Than Hours
Productivity

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Books Are Our Superpower

·Jan 7

Top 10 Graphic Novels That Bring History to Life

Experiencing history through visual storytelling — There are countless resources to choose from if you’re interested in learning about history: from books and podcasts to documentaries, lectures, and many, many more. But we can all agree that not all options provide easily digestible information, especially if you lack the necessary knowledge or have an attention span…

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Top 10 Graphic Novels That Bring History to Life
Top 10 Graphic Novels That Bring History to Life
Book Recommendations

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