I really want to change my society because the people living here are narrow-minded. I also encourage women to do something good. It is not all about men; women can also do something.
Month: April 2024
Interviews & Essays
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Neda Haffari
It was in this crucible of cultural collision that I began to question the very nature of identity itself. Was it merely a product of external labels and societal expectations, or was there something deeper, something more intrinsic that defined who I was? It was a question that followed me like a shadow, haunting me in moments of solitude and introspection.
Backpacker Philosophy
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Soul, Mind, Body, Illusion
Individuals universally sense a “self,” whether conceived spiritually as a soul, philosophically as the mind’s narrative, or scientifically as the brain’s construct. The self can be eternal or an illusion of continuous change. This article explores these perspectives, highlighting the ongoing debate and encouraging a constructivist approach to understanding the multifaceted nature of the self.
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Thought Experiments
This is a series of thought experiments intended to challenge your assumptions about who you are. There are no right or wrong answers, these experiments only serve to expand your perceptions. If you take them in good faith, they may add a layer of complexity to how you see the world and yourself.
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Relevance
Knowing who you are and understanding what makes you yourself is critical to making life decisions, forming an identity, and maintaining general wellbeing. In the same way, self knowledge is important to the individual, it is important to the greater society.