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This Simple Japanese Idea Will Change How You Think About Your Entire Life

[…] In this video, we explore the ancient Japanese philosophy of ikigai—as well as the modern, Western interpretation of the philosophy—in order to find insights into how we can forge a life and career for ourselves that are purposeful, healthy, … Continue reading

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Wealth, influence, and class: the British elite explained | LSE Research

Do today’s power brokers in Britain continue to be born to privilege and anointed at Eton and Oxford? Or is a new progressive elite emerging with different values and political instincts? In search of an answer, Aaron Reeves and Sam … Continue reading

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Friendliness and compliments in the US #usa #american #americanculture #cultureshock #kindness

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What are glass bricks?

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Sliced Slivers Emanate from Barbara Wildenboer’s Altered Books | Colossal

September 4, 2024 Art Craft Jackie Andres An African Survey.” All images © Barbara Wildenboer While heavy, hardcover reference books often embody prestige and historical value, the comprehensive volumes also carry an air of intellectual overload. Filled from cover to … Continue reading

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This 800 years old church in norway is made entirely of wood, without a single nail. (circa. CE.13th century)

This 800 years old church in norway is made entirely of woods without a single nail. (circa. CE.13th century) byu/LucasGoodwin1999 ininterestingasfuck

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Kotoku Wamura, mayor of a Japanese village called Fudai, was mocked for spending billions of public funds on a floodgate…

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18 The History of Utopia Lecture

If one considers political science as the scientific background against which the fantastic claims plausibility, utopian fiction is the first tributary of the river of science fiction. By examining key works, such as Plato’s Republic, Thomas More’s Utopia, Francis Bacon’s … Continue reading

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Why Perfect Societies ALWAYS Fail

Utopias in sci-fi are always dystopias. But why? Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you – all from the comfort of your own home. Visit https://betterhelp.com/beghast and enjoy a special discount on your first … Continue reading

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Thomas More’s Magnificent Utopia – Dr Richard Serjeantson

ts central idea, of a perfect but impossible place, has since become part of our mental furniture. But what does this very amusing (though also rather stern) book mean? It has sometimes been seen as a satire on the inevitable … Continue reading

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