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Without the concept of free will in humans, which many now accept as a possibility, what would be the fundamental difference between an entity such as the sun, a plant and a human?…

Those years during high school are a very challenging time in one’s life, when we develop into adults. The fundamental question of “Who am I? Where do I fit into society?” are subc…

The fundamental difference is animals are mostly controlled by nature. Humans have the ability to use their intellect to override their natural urges when prudent. Second, animals …

Programming jobs will not disappear, but it will not be similar to what programmers of today do on a daily basis. So, I think the significant shift needs to happen in the way we ar…

Absolutely. Inflation will be the result (it already is, but will continue) and will likely cause significant drops in people's standard of living, and create huge divide in the li…

I believe the consuming beast needs to continually be fed, and this will be precisely one of the primary drivers of putting in a program similar to Universal Basic Income. Without …

I think we should only expect this situation to get worse, and apply to a majority of society. This will then perhaps further incentivize the Govt to put in place some sort of a un…

Are there not similar products already in existence? I was looking to buy "FreeStyle Libre" for this very purpose.

This is heart-breaking. So many young lives changed forever. I hope the right changes happen to stop this. I wonder if us humans are getting worse, or if things have always been so…

Yes, makes sense. It just struck me that someone who graduates from such a learning list might totally miss that eastern thought heavily influenced the Greek philosophers and the p…

Was a little disappointed to see so little from the east in terms of recommended books. The Bhagavad Gita and ZhuangXi made the list, but nothing in terms of other important works …

Wonderful. Thank you for sharing. Such acts of selfless kindness are what make life beautiful. They enrich everyone - the giver, the receiver and all those who witness such acts.

I am not saying nothing matters. I'm pointing out that "what matters" is not found "out there" in achievements or experiences. What matters is the state of our being. We seek out t…

Yes, I agree. It is not so much about what we do or experience during our given lifespan, but what instead matters is the state of body-mind we are in, while doing or experiencing.…

There are a few ways people take such a message - yes, life is precious, be conscious of what we invest our time in. This part makes sense. Yet, it is worth asking, what makes for …

The key thing that helped me was learning to observe by body's tension when I would get emotionally triggered - eg: nervous, anxious, angry, upset, etc. Each would cause a physical…

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I think one way to slice people at work is: (1) those who work for money in order to pay for their lifestyle(hobbies, family, etc) and (2) Those who seek to define their identity t…

My resolutions are about crafting a daily routine that will have positive longterm outcomes - So, 3 main things: (1) Workout everyday (2) Read everyday(50 books for the year goal) …

Would the business case not be - commerce generated during sporting events, multiple businesses nearby the stadium benefiting from increased foot traffic, and so on? Projected over…

The foundational element here is your desire to change your current circumstances for the better. I highly recommend starting with one basic thing, to begin shifting your life in t…

A desire arises in one's mind, prompting us to act upon it. Why such desires arise are due to a multitude of reasons - cultural conditioning, advertising, etc. When such a desire a…

When asked for advice on how to evaluate a job, I usually suggest looking at these 5 aspects: (1) Team (2) Domain the company competes in (3) Technology used (4) Commute (5) Compen…