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These are my articles written over time. Please feel free to ask questions about any post.

Navigating Perspectives: The Art of Effective Debating

The most effective debater is not confined by the limits of their own perspective; rather, they possess the ability to perceive and understand the viewpoints of their counterpart, which they endeavor to engage with. This is akin to a skilled sailor navigating the turbulent seas, adeptly adjusting the sails to catch the winds blowing from […]

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From Stones to Reason: Humanity’s Evolution Beyond Violence

A breathtaking 3D cinematic render of a journey towards complete civilization. The winding road stretches far into the horizon, with each twist and turn representing different challenges and milestones. The landscape is richly diverse, featuring dense forests, vast deserts, and towering mountains. A diverse group of individuals from various backgrounds and cultures navigate these obstacles

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The Palette of Perception: A Study in Selective Reporting

A captivating cinematic 3D render portrays a group of enigmatic puppeteers skillfully controlling strings attached to a multitude of news articles. The puppeteers, cloaked in dark, mysterious attire and wearing wide-brimmed hats that partially obscure their faces, create an air of intrigue. The news articles form a vast, complex web, symbolizing the intricate nature of

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Reflection of Truth

Is my vision clouded by personal attachments, biases, and prejudices? Could my upbringing, experiences of bullying, or political views be influencing my perspective? The human mind is like an onion, with layers of conditioning gradually covering it up. To uncover the truth, we must be aware of the ways in which our personal attachments and

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Traversing Life’s Contradictions: A Canvas of Dynamic Beliefs

Many individuals traverse their entire lives contending with contradictions. At one moment, people delve into discussions within a specific context, only to express opinions that contradict their earlier statements in a different setting. Consider a person advocating for the preservation of cultural heritage in discussions about the arts, extolling the richness and diversity it brings

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Harmony Reclaimed: A Cosmic Odyssey to a United Earth

In a distant future, Earth had fallen prey to the corruption of power, with mighty nations engaged in relentless proxy wars for dominance. The powerful countries, driven by insatiable greed, began occupying smaller states, reducing their inhabitants to slaves. Millions were expelled from their homes, stripped of their human rights, and scattered across adjacent nations.

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Bridging Ideological Cliffs: A Symphony of Alternative Dialogue

Our unwavering loyalty to inflexible ideologies often acts as a catalyst for polarization and conflict, underscoring the critical need to explore alternative approaches to dialogue. Conventional communication methods, like attempting to traverse steep ideological cliffs, often result in pitfalls of misunderstanding and strife. To navigate this complex terrain successfully, we must view alternative approaches as

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Harmony Reclaimed: A Cosmic Odyssey to a United Earth

   In a distant future, Earth had fallen prey to the corruption of power, with mighty nations engaged in relentless proxy wars for dominance. The powerful countries, driven by insatiable greed, began occupying smaller states, reducing their inhabitants to slaves. Millions were expelled from their homes, stripped of their human rights, and scattered across adjacent

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Peeling back the layer: Reflection of Truth

It’s true that our upbringing and environment shape our beliefs and values in ways that go beyond formal education. This can result in unconscious biases that we carry with us throughout our lives. To visualize this, we can think of the human mind as an onion, with layers of conditioning and environment covering up the

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Threads of Understanding: The Interplay of Interpretation and Context

The skill to decipher statements and texts accurately, be they religious or secular, varies among individuals owing to diverse perspectives. Despite each statement or religious text having a singular intended meaning, individuals possess the freedom to perceive it rightly or wrongly, contingent upon their ability to grasp it. In the realm of critical thinking, the

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