The weight of mountains and the price of wealth
The gravity of time and existence overcomes any social power and wealth we might possess.
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11, 2017
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10, 2017
Doubting wisely to achieve soundness of mind and body
Why doubt can lead to self-assurance and independence of judgement, which is manifest in one's outward demeanor.
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10, 2017
History as quarry: how chemistry uncovered the routes of medieval artistry (Nicholas St. Fleur, NY Times)
Chemistry provides the sleuthing in finding the historical path of the medieval art trade
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10, 2017
Our voices and their deeper meaning
Our voices record our selves, through and beyond the spoken word.
14
10, 2017
Personality in the modern machine age
Personality is a struggle for, and achievement of, inwardness.
30
09, 2017
In AI we trust? (Olivia Solon, The Guardian)
AI becomes the deity, inspiring its believers with the idea of super-human intelligence.
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09, 2017
The stages of criticism
Is the path of criticism really a path to understanding?
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09, 2017
The sublimity of intuition, in humanity and in the natural world
Our intuitions may have sublime origin, amid our doubts, no matter how grave.
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08, 2017
Art abides while science passes
Art survives us and revives us in the time of science.
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08, 2017
Cathedrals and science, or art in the disposable universe
What does art tell us beyond science about the human condition?