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Greek proverb of the day: 'Better a drop of wisdom than an ocean of...' - this thought-provoking saying teaches life lessons on why knowledge always outlasts wealth and why wisdom is the greatest investment you'll ever makeGreek proverb of the day: A Greek saying highlights that true wealth lies not in gold, but in good judgment and learning. The proverb empha...- Quote of the Day by Charles Darwin: "A scientific man ought to have no wishes, no affections,—a mere heart of..." - Inspiring lessons from English naturalist Charles Darwin on objectivity, critical thinking, overcoming confirmation bias, and becoming wiser every dayQuote of the Day by the legendary Charles Darwin reminds us that the pursuit of truth demands intellectual honesty above personal preferenc...
- Quote of the Day by Derek Parfit: ‘We might neglect our future selves because of some failure of belief or imagination’ - A warning on self-sabotage from the philosopher most people have never heard ofPhilosopher Derek Parfit highlighted why people ignore future consequences. He suggested a lack of belief or imagination about our future s...
- Psychology suggests people who read the last page first aren't impatient; they're just softening uncertainty to enjoy the storyNew research suggests reading a book's ending first can actually improve your reading experience. Psychology studies show knowing the outco...
- Quote of the day by Benjamin Franklin: 'We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid.' Life lessons on knowledge, intelligence and success by author, inventor and diplomat, who was also a US Founding FatherQuote of the day by Benjamin Franklin focuses on the importance of learning, knowledge and personal growth. The quote, “We are all born ign...
- The idea that Claude has feelings is great for Anthropic: Parmy OlsonRichard Dawkins, a prominent skeptic, recently declared a large language model named Claude to be conscious after a series of interactions....
- Quote of the day by Socrates: “He who is not contented with what he has, would not be contented with what he.....” — How the ancient Greek philosopher who inspired Western philosophy still explains why endless desire, not lack of success, leaves millions emotionally unfulfilled in modern life todayQuote of the day by Socrates meaning: Why endless desire keeps successful people emotionally unfulfilled even after achieving more. Socrate...
- Quote of the day by ‘father of modern philosophy’ René Descartes: ‘To live without philosophizing is in truth the same as…’René Descartes, the father of modern philosophy, argued that living without questioning is akin to keeping one's eyes closed. He advocated ...
- Rs 100 vs Rs 45 snack test: Bengaluru dad shares why ignoring this math decision can lead to poor life choicesA simple grocery store choice can reveal how we think. Investor Ritesh Banglani explains how skipping mental math trains the brain to use i...
- Quote of the day by 'Father of Liberalism' John Locke: ‘Few men think, yet all will have…’ a comment on the irony of human behaviourPhilosopher John Locke warned that many people hold opinions without engaging in careful thought, leading to superficial and confused views...
- Stuck in a heated philosophical debate? Here is how 'Straw Man' and 'Steel Man' might just save the conversationEver found yourself arguing against a point no one actually made? That’s the straw man fallacy at work. But what if debates could be smarte...
- A volcano of opinionsThe article addressed the phenomenon of people having opinions on all topics, despite often being poorly informed. It highlighted the issue...
- The Magic Of ThreeThe Holy trinity, Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh, symbolise creation, perfection and destruction, the three key phases of our lives - birth, gro...
- Need to develop IPR in aerospace sector: Air Force Vice Chief S B DeoAir Marshal R Nambiar, the Deputy Chief of the Air Staff, said through the Make in India programme, the Air Force is looking at creating an...
- Sangh Parivar and new agenda for governanceThen RSS chief Balasaheb Deoras in an interview to The Illustrated Weekly of India (March 12, 1978) was quite dismissive of Sangh-baiters.
- After BMS's patent rights for Dasatinib, expensive drugs should be brought under price controlIndia's patent laws are mostly in sync with global rules. However, a clutch of pharma companies including BMS has challenged the enforcemen...
- Change can be achieved only through active citizenship: Shailesh GandhiThe author questioned the amount of resources being expanded by those who believe in clean politics and their commitment to the outcome.
- Going gaga over yogaReverend Albert Mohler , president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, confesses to being an unlikely ‘folk hero in India’ on Twi...
- Caught in the Web? Internet can blunt your creative edgeWhile the Internet may make life of researchers and scientists easy, it can also blunt the mental abilities needed for innovation and break...
- Web of talent or mediocrity?Is technology helping the mediocre appear extraordinarily creative?
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