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Introduction: The Evolution from Brawn to Brain in Warfare Throughout history, military success has hinged on the balance between sheer force (bie) and cunning strategy (métis). The ancient Greeks recognized this dichotomy, with bie representing brute strength and métis embodying wisdom and cunning. Similarly, Eastern philosophies such as Taoism discuss the interplay of yin (passive, …
Introduction: The Philosophical Depth of a Song The Grateful Dead’s Touch of Grey, beyond being a cultural touchstone and their only Top 10 hit, offers profound reflections on the human condition. With its famous refrain, "I will get by, I will survive," the song encapsulates a dual philosophical stance—combining the endurance of Stoicism with the …
Inspired by “Hello Hurricane” by Switchfoot and Informed by Chaos Theory Oh, I've been watching the skies They've been turning blood red Not a doubt in my mind anymore There's a storm up ahead Hello hurricane Chaos Feels Awful—Until It Doesn’t Chaos is uncomfortable. It’s disorienting. It can be terrifying. When life throws uncertainty our …
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"And you may ask yourself, ‘Well… how did I get here?’" – Talking Heads History doesn’t march forward in a straight line—it moves in cycles. From ancient Greece to modern America, civilizations rise, flourish, decline, and collapse, often repeating the same mistakes along the way. Anyone reading this blog knows it is something that has …
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