Tag Archives: philosophy

SS01: Defining ‘Education’

Posted on January 30, 2012 by visa

Education. We tend to think of it in a limited sense- go to an academic institution, acquire knowledge as if it were a commodity, develop certain skills that are demanded in the global marketplace, so you can get a job, … Continue reading →

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“Why do you love me?”

Posted on November 18, 2011 by visa

Individuals are far too vast to be reduced to a few factors- we feel more than we can know, and we know more than we can express, so any attempt to deconstruct a relationship would inevitably do it injustice. You … Continue reading →

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Are you fake?

Posted on November 17, 2011 by visa

We all wear different hats and play different roles in different circumstances, the concept of a facade suggests that there’s something “real” underneath it. There isn’t, because we do not exist independently of the contexts in which we exist. We … Continue reading →

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What do you do if you are a self-fulfilling prophet?

Posted on November 16, 2011 by visa

What is the pragmatic course of action to take when you are aware that your prediction about the future (to simplify it) is going to influence it? If there was a single chief economist in the world (again, simplifying it) … Continue reading →

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Can the Self be localized in the brain?

Posted on November 15, 2011 by visa

When you say “all of the self can be localised in the brain”, i’m interested in what you mean by “localised”. I get the gist of what you’re trying to say- the brain is where the magic happens, where the … Continue reading →

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explaining my love for self-correcting mechanisms, philosophy and systems

Posted on October 14, 2011 by visa

Stereotypical geniuses have highly developed self-correcting mechanisms. They learn from their mistakes and avoid repeating them. This allows them to build on their existing knowledge and develop what we recognize as expertise. Stereotypical idiots have poorly developed self-correcting mechanisms. They … Continue reading →

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misery and effective decision making

Posted on October 5, 2011 by visa

Time and time again I find myself staring into space, overwhelmed with so many choices and options that I end up doing absolutely nothing at all. It feels weak, pathetic, miserable. I find myself wondering what’s the point of doing … Continue reading →

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The remarkable philosophy of Wendy Cheng, aka Xiaxue

Posted on July 1, 2011 by visa

I’ve always been a fan of Xiaxue. There, I said it. I think she’s a genius, and not just because she scored 269 for her PSLE and qualified for Mensa. For one, she’s figured out how to make a living … Continue reading →

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Nietzsche, on Individuality

Posted on March 8, 2011 by visa

“The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning … Continue reading →

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Thoughts- books, knowledge, assimilation, repetition, philosophy

Posted on February 1, 2011 by visa

Okay, thoughts in my head, just got home after work and a haircut, might as well blurt it out before distracting myself with anything else! I think it’s very important to re-read books. I think it’s very difficult if not … Continue reading →

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