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Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
3 days ago

Eternity: this clever film proves romance isn't about choosing 'the one' - a philosopher of love explains

Eternity explores how love, memory, and mortality shape a final afterlife choice when Joan must choose between two husbands.
fromPhilosophynow
1 week ago

The Necessary Ache

Renowned Iranian poet Ahmad Shamloo says that pain is fundamental to human existence - not merely an incidental experience, but its very starting point. Pain is the price of consciousness, freedom, and choice itself. Reflecting on this insight, I recognized a profound yet rarely acknowledged truth: every choice we make inherently involves regret, so there are no completely pain-free paths in life.
Philosophy
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Why Choice Makes Reading More Rewarding

Choosing reading material increases adults' enjoyment and willingness to pay for books, even when the choice is only between genres rather than specific titles.
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

Ditch Your Baggage to Live a More Fulfilling Life

"We can choose the path of love, full of joy, curiosity, and freedom, or we can choose the path driven by fear, littered by worry, disappointment, and suffering."
Mindfulness
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