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strong middle class creates the best average conditions for civilization
The middle class is where civilization happens. Not because middle-class people are saints, and not because rich people are all stupid or poor people are all broken, but because the middle is where human beings are most likely to stay proportionate. You have enough stability to think beyond survival, but not so much excess that…
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If he knows he is wretched
“Man’s greatness lies in the fact that he knows he is wretched.” Blaise Pascal (1623-1662)
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Suffering, Progress and Understanding
Human systems tend to develop only after some form of suffering—so humanity, it seems, still has much to endure. But it is not suffering itself that leads to growth; it is the experience and understanding gained through it that open the will toward development. In fact, one could avoid suffering and still achieve great progress—but not without…
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The Hidden Side
Everything has two sides. Take progress, for example. When we move faster, we often leave behind more mess—pollution is the hidden cost of growth. Is the speed worth the mess we create? Look at the information boom today. We’ve got more knowledge than ever, but it comes with confusion and constant changes in how we live…
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The Edge of Knowing
I It’s a wall — you won’t know who’s behind it until you truly look. Guessing is pointless; it’s too random. And perhaps it’s meant to be this way: that we do not know, but feel instead. Theorizing about what lies beyond the known universe halts the mind — without experience, it has no ground…
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The ongoing revolution
The ongoing infromation revolution is a catalyst, driving massive global change. In such a dynamic environment, avoid relying on stability. Be prepared to let go of anything, stay adaptable and ready for both challenges and opportunities.
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The skill of skeptics
Why is skepticism preferable to dogmatism? Because recognizing flaws allows room for enhancement. The entire aim of existence is to continually progress, so that aligns seamlessly. The skill of skeptics is not being simplistic or unwise. You don’t question everything; you focus on key facts. Dismissing thoroughly researched and verified information is just irrational. Acknowledge…
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Intervals
In the nineties, the world basked in prosperity, but now we find ourselves amidst a deepening recession. The cycles in life imply that prosperity will return, only to be followed by another downturn. These recessions are not merely periods of hardship but serve as vital intervals for accumulating strength, paving the way for dynamic renewal…
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Big data; mind processing
With all the new technologies—starting from electricity to advanced encoding techniques—we now have access to vast amounts of information. However, this information does not yet constitute knowledge (which is tested experience that can be repeated and valued for human or natural growth) nor feeling (a pathway to knowledge and meaningful experience, such as through art). To achieve these, all…
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Progress
Progress is not always straightforward, don’t blindly believe in anything new, neomania often leads to nothing but noise. Simple, stable, practical things win. Observe critically. Progress is resilience, not speed. Over time, only robust solutions will endure, as complexity fades away.
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Human being is the essence (edits)
It’s not the place that beautifies the man, it’s the man who beautifies the place. The same can be said of destiny. It’s not destiny that beautifies a man or a fortune, it’s the person who beautifies the destiny. If a person is nice, deep mind, handsome and interesting, truly open and humanistic, then even…
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Pareto Principle, 80/20, entropy, quality
As in a society where there are few intelligent hardworking people and many lazy fools, so in the world as a whole, for example, even in countries – there are few good, free and efficient systems, but a lot of poisonous tyranny and lawlessness, degradation, foulness. [Not only today’s crap evil circle of Russia, China,…
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Sometimes losing and making mistakes is totally normal and acceptable
It’s okay to lose sometimes and all that. Making mistakes is also normal. I’ve seen many people “marry their beliefs” and stubbornly stick to their foolishness until the end… But who are we, just human beings. Experience has repeatedly shown that it’s better and more effective to accept the nature of our imperfections – but…