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5 days ago · Skepticism and cynicism have their roots in ancient Greece. The cynics came from the followers of Socrates, while the skeptics came from Pyrrho of Elis (c. 360–270 BCE). While Pyrrho was considered the first skeptic, his philosophical school of thought lasted more than two centuries. The name cynic translates to “dog-like” and was given ...
2 days ago · Cynical folks might see love as a static state of being, something you either have or don’t. However, love is an active choice, a series of actions that demonstrate care, respect, and affection.
1 day ago · Germany’s foreign ministry slams the Israeli security cabinet’s decision last night to sanction the Palestinian Authority in response to Ramallah’s support for steps against Jerusalem in ...
Perception frequently matters more than reality, with appearances and first impressions carrying significant weight. Social influence and respect are commonly tied to popularity rather than merit or character. The principle of reciprocity in social interactions is usually conditional, with genuine altruism being rare.
3 days ago · One of the common criticisms of academic theory and Left-wing politics that you now hear is that these radicals see everything in terms of power. Thus, in their Cynical Theories, Pluckrose and Lindsay make the following claim: “They are obsessed with power, language, knowledge, and the relationships between them. They interpret the world through a lens that detects power dynamics in every ...
1 day ago · Cynical attempts to block Prop 47 fixes must end. A supermarket worker takes a container of Tide laundry soap from a locked cabinet. (AP) On a key question involving criminal justice, states ...
1 day ago · Jun 28, 2024, 11:33 AM. ATLANTA – A moment of madness from Timothy Weah left the United States’ Copa America campaign hanging by a thread on June 27, as the hosts crashed to a shock 2-1 loss ...
