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How to Find Meaningful Work
Contrary to some expectations, it isn’t only money we want from work. We also need our work to feel ‘meaningful’. But what exactly is meaningful work…
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In Praise of Nice People
Emotional Intelligence, Daily. Start now: https://www.theschooloflife.com/subscription/ Why do we overlook the very people who treat us best? This f…
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PHILOSOPHY - Schopenhauer
Arthur Schopenhauer was deeply influenced by Buddhist thought and is in many ways the West’s answer to it: he too tells us to reign in our desires an…
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Envy of the Future
Some of our feelings about how the world might be in a 100 years time and more are based on an unexpected feeling: envy. It’s almost humiliating to c…
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Why Comedy Matters
We’re used to thinking that the purpose of comedy is just to help us relax and ‘have a good laugh’. But in fact, the mission of comedy is far grander…
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Life is Not About Being Happy
Is happiness overrated? This film challenges the pursuit of constant contentment, advocating for a life of meaningful experience and psychological de…
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NIETZSCHE ON: The Superman
Nietzsche’s concept of the Superman is one of the most exciting and yet weird aspects of his thought. What did he really mean by this unusual word? …
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"Jamie Cooks Philosophy" - A Proposal
Philosophy is in trouble, because no one with any charisma or charm is speaking about it to a broad public. That's why we went to visit one of the wo…
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Why Do We Lose Our Curiosity — and How Can We Get It Back?
Emotional Intelligence, Daily. Start now: https://www.theschooloflife.com/subscription/ Get weekly insights for better relationships, deeper self-kn…
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Weaponise Brand Recognition!
Many of us have very negative feelings towards brands. They’re associated with conformity, mediocrity and the suppression of individuality. But brand…
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