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fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Awakening From the Dream of Reason

Freud's analytical methods invited exploration beyond rational constructs, revealing that the mind is influenced by unconscious drives and chaotic, irrational forces, marking a departure from Enlightenment's rationalism.
Philosophy
Philosophy
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Pulitzer Prize winner Jason Roberts: One of the great challenges of today's world is the appeal of simplism'

True science intertwines advancements with life-and-death consequences, highlighting a historical race for knowledge amidst perilous explorations and colonial undertones.
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

Teaching Men Who Will Never Leave Prison

"Everyone ought to read all this in high school." A student expressed frustration over students not being exposed to critical historical texts and principles that inform governance.
Education
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

The First Stage of Enlightenment: A Psychological Approach

Four stages guide progression from initial awakening to full enlightenment by dissolving the self-concept.
fromBig Think
2 months ago

Why Substack will be the intellectual engine of the 21st century

The Enlightenment birthed core technologies, economic systems, and governance that shaped the modern world, challenging today’s innovators to replicate such civilizational change.
Digital life
fromZDNET
2 months ago

The 5 most customizable Linux desktop environments - when you want it your way

KDE Plasma is considered the most beautiful and customizable desktop environment, offering a plethora of options for personalizing the user experience, from themes to widgets.
UX design
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Why Japan Is Best Experienced By Foot

Matsuo Basho's poetry and travels exemplified a spiritual journey deeply rooted in tradition and self-discovery.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

The founding fathers baked reason, truth and free speech into the US. That's all gone now | Will Hutton

The founding fathers sought to embed Enlightenment principles into American governance, fostering democracy and liberty.
Trump's presidency signals a significant departure from Enlightenment values, inciting fear and silencing in civil discourse.
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