Hunger and Thirst 6 implied HN points • 09 Sep 23 🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Physical health Mental health Self-care Intermittent fasting teaches us to differentiate between signals of hunger and thirst Cravings for food may actually be our body's way of signaling thirst Understanding our body's true needs can help us live in harmony with it
False Truths and Social Lies 2 HN points • 07 Feb 23 Opinions or concepts, even if false, can be valuable for life and species preservation. Social lies can be hidden in plain sight through myths and sacred beliefs. Social proof can help conserve mental bandwidth, but may lead to folly if seeking non-mean outcomes.
Collectors and Producers 0 implied HN points • 04 Mar 23 🎨 Art & Illustration Creativity Self-Expression Exploration Collectors enjoy systematically exploring and curating new items into their collections. Producers are experimental assemblers who focus on creating and assembling new things. People often collect what they wish they could create, showing a hidden irony in creative pursuits.
On Milton's Paradise Lost 0 implied HN points • 15 Feb 23 📚 Literature Analysis Mythology Religion Philosophy Psychological Milton's Paradise Lost explores the fall of Satan and humankind, questioning God's will. The story presents philosophical motives challenging divine authority, leading to reflection on human rationality. The text delves into the concept of surrendering to authority and the complexities of Good and Evil in the context of divine rule.
Cold. Hungry. Wet. 0 implied HN points • 04 Nov 23 🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness Evolution Wellbeing Nutrition The challenges of 'Cold. Hungry. Wet' may explain ancestral adaptions and modern wellness practices. Natural selection prefers 'sufficiently better' outcomes over optimal ones. Reflection on cultural trends and the cyclical nature of rediscovering old practices.
Letters from the Editor I - Consistency, Originality and Gratification 0 implied HN points • 01 Apr 23 🎭️ Culture Creativity Criticism Consumption Balance Entertainment Consistency and creativity often present a dilemma in production. Finding balance between work and play is essential for deep satisfaction. The effort to stay relevant in the creative world can lead to a treadmill effect.
Love: Phenomenon, Process, or Mystery? 0 implied HN points • 22 Feb 23 📖 Philosophy Love Metaphysics Spirituality Materialism Analysis Love can be viewed as a biological and evolutionary phenomenon influenced by natural selection. Love can be seen as a decision of free will, a moral process in the realm of metaphysics. Love is described as a mysterious, transcendental force that cannot be possessed or chosen.