Wisdom Builder
Quick Hits
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TST PHILOSOPHY.
Quick Hits
10 random key ideas.
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30 Philosophers is TST’s historical-philosophical defense in story form: a journey through human thought showing why TST needs realism, evidence, reason, and calibrated belief.
2.
From History: Atman, the idea of self.
Self is the idea that there is a deeper “true self” beneath the mind. Non-self is the idea that whatever the self is, it is not a fixed thing.
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In your life, let empirical beliefs track the material world. Spiritual beliefs can still explore meaning, purpose, essence, sacredness, and the unknown.
4.
Article summary:
Do not outsource your morality. To live morally, think about why acts are right or wrong. This will help you avoid rudderless ethics if your faith ever fades.
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Academic paper summary:
Flourishing requires disciplined alignment between our evolving models and the material world they seek to describe.
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Embrace your journey by living today the way you want to feel tomorrow. Choose pleasures that leave your future self better off.
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To live legal, moral, and fair, flourish with integrity. Act with good intent, watch the results, and adjust when life tells you to.
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Consciousness is experiencing reality, and it exists on a spectrum shaped by cognition and sensory input.
10.
Article summary:
Live better by widening your circle of care. Start with yourself and those closest to you, but don’t stop there. A flourishing life learns to care outward: family, friends, community, humanity, and the living world we all share.
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