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When Logic Becomes A Weapon
The Rise Of Performative Reason We live in an age where people worship logic but rarely use it with integrity. Reason has become a stage performance rather than a search for truth. Arguments that once served to clarify reality now serve to elevate ego. Debate has become entertainment. Outrage has replaced understanding.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast3 months ago in Humans
Discover the UAE for Free
Introduction When most people think of the United Arab Emirates, images of luxurious skyscrapers, extravagant malls, and high-end attractions come to mind. But behind the glitz and glamour lies a side of the UAE that is often overlooked — a world of serene beaches, historic neighborhoods, lush parks, and natural wonders that are completely free to explore.
By Ashen Asmadala3 months ago in Humans
Concentric Circles in Space
My mind travels in concentric loops. It moves in circles around a point, like the planets revolve around the sun, or like water around a toilet bowl. (Dr. Patty Lovarco just screamed at me that planetary orbits are ellipses and not circles.)
By A. S. Lawrence3 months ago in Humans
Neither Here Nor There. Runner-Up in Maps of the Self Challenge.
On most maps of Prague, the Vltava River appears to cut the city straight down its middle, save for one bend that may, to some, resemble a lazily drawn P. The Czechs have always possessed a good sense of humor and an acceptance of their fate—I like to think the ancient gods etched the letter in the earth to give the city’s founders a hint. Praha.
By Emily Ryan3 months ago in Humans
Good Faith in a Bad-Faith World
The Collapse Of Civil Discourse Everywhere you look, conversation is breaking down. Words that once served as bridges are now weapons. People no longer speak to understand; they speak to win. To admit uncertainty is to invite ridicule. To ask a question is to be branded as weak or ignorant.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast3 months ago in Humans
The X and the Treasure
There is a story that exists in almost every culture on earth. It is the story of a map, a mark, and a treasure buried beneath the ground. The map is dismissed as myth, the mark is ignored or defaced, and the treasure waits in silence for the one person patient enough to dig. I have come to see truth the same way.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast3 months ago in Humans
Saturn Return
Dear Superimposed, It would be more fitting to ask me, “When am I, or, where am I?” rather than, “Who am I?” Who will never be specific enough, nor last long enough to be known; for Who does not belong to any one person, place, or time, and neither do I. If you really want to know me, you must first know where I am located and in what position I exist, as well as know your current position in time and space.
By Pōlani Monderen 3 months ago in Humans
Roughly 75% of your brain is water. AI-Generated.
The Brain's Hidden Hydration: Understanding Why Roughly 75% of Your Brain is Water Imagine your brain as a busy computer. It hums along with circuits firing non-stop. But without the right coolant, it overheats and crashes. That coolant? It's water. Your brain relies on it more than you think.
By Story silver book 3 months ago in Humans
The Shoe Behind The Toilet
It was a Tuesday. I was kneeling on the bathroom floor helping my daughter find her other shoe – the one that's always, somehow, never where we left it. When I stood up, there was this dull pressure in my lower back. Like someone had their thumb pressed into the base of my spine.
By Janey Dietsman 3 months ago in Humans
Spending for Feelings
You don’t buy things for the things. You buy them for the feelings. And once you admit that, you stop being controlled by impulses you never chose. That’s why I’m speaking to you directly — one mind, one mirror, one moment of ruthless clarity — because spending for feelings is the silent addiction that drains more power, purpose, and self-respect than debt ever will.
By Randolphe Tanoguem3 months ago in Humans
The Tiny Things That Count
I am a romantic at heart, always have been and always will be. I always approached my relationships with hope and a romantic view of love. I love affection. I believe showing love consistently is the magic glue. It’s a key part of any relationship.
By Calvin London3 months ago in Humans
I Spent 7 Days Without Money
I woke up on Monday morning and reached for my wallet… but it was empty. There was no money at all. Even my phone apps, which I usually use to pay for things, didn’t work. My heart raced — how would I eat, go places, or do anything without money? I felt worried, excited, and curious all at the same time. Could I really live a whole week without spending any money? I didn’t know it yet, but this small task would teach me big lessons — about money, about people, and about life. Along the way, I would see kind actions from others, find smart ways to solve problems, and think about what is truly important in life.
By Bilal khan 3 months ago in Humans
