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Where 'don't speak ill of the dead' got started and why younger generations are ending it
7+ hour, 11+ min ago (325+ words) Some see it as rewriting history. Several prominent deaths have happened over the past few years, and a generational divide around the topic has started to emerge. It seems that older generations still hold to the custom of not speaking…...
Philosophy expert shares Aristotle's simple way to know if you have a 'great mind"
2+ week, 6+ day ago (190+ words) What was true over 2,300 years ago still holds today. Simple theory about intelligence #intelligent #intelligence #smart #genius #creative #power ♬ original sound – Julian de Medeiros “Here’s a simple sign that you are intelligent, that you have a great mind, and it’s…...
Philosopher Socrates offered the perfect advice for anyone struggling with self-identity
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (1722+ words) He shared his ancient advice to “find yourself.” Struggling to find a sense of self is part of the human condition. What makes each person unique and “themself” is a complex topic in psychology and philosophy. And the second: “A…...
Philosopher Plato shared two things humans should 'never be angry at' for a more peaceful life
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (1763+ words) Channel anger with the help of Greek philosophy. According to a 2025 report by the APA, 45% of Americans reported feeling angry or irritable. Anger was an emotion that Greek philosopher Plato, who lived from 428 to 348 BCE, knew well and studied closely....
30 'lost' verses from philosopher Empedocles finally come to light
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (1852+ words) The Greek philosopher’s verses had remained secret for 2,000 years So when researchers in Cairo uncovered 30 unpublished poetic verses approximately 2,000 years after they were written, many took note. Until this discovery, much of his reputation had been built on the backs…...
Philosophy expert shares the 300-year-old rule to tell if someone is a good or bad person
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (1862+ words) It was true then, and it’s even more true now. Popular TikTok philosopher and Substack writer Juan de Medeiros recently shared a great way to determine whether someone is good or bad. His rubric for judging someone’s moral character comes…...
The one sign that someone is highly intelligent, according to author Oscar Wilde
6+ mon, 2+ day ago (1787+ words) Of course, he said it with his signature wit. A woman carrying books and writer Oscar Wilde. People are quick to point out when someone has changed their mind on a topic, whether it’s in the political world, where switching…...
Linguist clearly demonstrates how 'thinking is walking' in English and it's just so cool
6+ mon, 4+ day ago (1826+ words) You'll never see "by the way" and "of course" the same way again. We use so many walking metaphors to describe thinking. Linguist and self-professed "etymology nerd" Adam Aleksic shared a video on TikTok explaining how many common phrases we…...
Aristotle said there are 3 types of friends. One makes us better people.
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (1061+ words) He called this type of friendship "rare" and "perfect." People have been pondering the meaning of friendship for millennia. When you find a true friend, it can be one of life's greatest gifts. But not all friendships are created equal,…...
How embracing the 'Empty Boat Theory' can help you keep anger and anxiety in check
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (1859+ words) The classic Taoist parable has found new life on TikTok, but its core message stays the same. Ancient wisdom for the modern day. We all have moments where it feels like the world is against us. When we assume people…...