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Greek philosopher Parmenides said reality is unchanging and what we see is illusion. His ideas still challenge us today.

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In an age of instant information, true wisdom demands patience, vulnerability, and the courage to embrace uncertainty.

This ain’t no advice column. Far be it from me to hand out advice when I am fully aware of my flaws as a human being. I just wanted to ...

Since launching Marasoft Pay in 2022, Marakwe-Ogu has maintained a clear, strategic approach to innovation. While many ...

The weekend bombing of a Palm Springs, Calif., fertility clinic has cast a fresh spotlight on a 19th century philosophy linked to Russian revolutionaries. What does "nihilism" mean?

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