Philosophy

In the Greco-Roman tradition, philosophy wasn’t abstract theory but practical spiritual exercises for learning how to live, dialogue, die, and read.

The Temptation of the Shortcut We are searching for the holy grail. The one blueprint that magically solves all our problems. The one prompt that would turn our idea into a fully-fledged, functional, and successful business. The pill that makes all our troubles disappear overnight. That one viral post that propels us into fame, making our lives a lot easier. We’re living at an accelerated rhythm. Speed matters more than the process or the outcome. We expect the results yesterday. There’s a lot going on. New technological advancements are happening at an unparalleled speed. A future riddled with considerable uncertainty. The wins are up for grabs. The frenzy is in the air, and we’re all trying our best to surf these high waves. ...

Socrates and the Cost of Asking Questions ‘The life which is unexamined is not worth living,’ Socrates famously said, according to his student Plato, during his trial defense. Socrates was taken to court, accused of corrupting the youth and disrespecting the gods. These charges were a euphemism for ‘we don’t like this guy, he’s causing a stir, and people, especially the youth, are beginning to question things. We better get rid of him before he does any more damage.’ ...

What does it mean to truly know something? A philosophical reflection on knowledge, judgment, and navigating complexity in real life.