Why we live
Living with Purpose towards a Future of Benevolent Expansion In the vast expanse of human history, from the erudite contemplations of ancient philosophers to the modern strategies for a healthy lifestyle, one enduring question echoes through the ages: How shall we lead a purposeful life while we live? This question taps into the philosophical […]
Humanity 2.0
Humankind: Back to the Basics In this article, I interpretatively explore three statements on humankind released by famous French philosophers and their underpinnings: 1. René Descartes (1596-1650): “I think, therefore I am.” In original Latin, it appeared as “Cogito, ergo sum.” with its French translation “Je pense donc je suis.” It was […]
Online Dating
Digital Worlds and the Neo-Conservative Ambivalence of the Media The perceived isolation of male netizens populating the online dating world is compounded by a deeply seated sense of unhappiness and lack of orientation, summed-up into what Michael Kimmel calls “aggrieved entitlement” (Michael Kimmel, Angry White Men: American Masculinity at the End of an […]