Wisdom Builder
Wisdom Mix
Topic:
TO WISDOM
Timeless ideas at the intersections of science, philosophy, critical thinking, and history.
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7 minutes
MODE:
TO WISDOM: Timeless ideas at the intersections of science, philosophy, critical thinking, and history.
We inherit the past, interpret the present, and shape the future by learning how to think well and live well.
Wisdom Mix.
Here are 5 random key ideas and takeaways.
Idea 1.
TST Term.
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A core idea is any idea selected as the exploratory center of a mind lens, especially ideas directly related to values, virtues, and principles.
Subject: Evaluating Ideas.
Wisdom often comes from identifying core ideas and exploring their relationships. A core idea is simply an idea a mind chooses to explore. By examining its values, virtues, principles, and actions, we can deepen and broaden our understanding. Different minds may explore the same idea differently, discovering new connections and insights along the way.
Idea 2.
Quote.
- Epicurus.
- Circa 300 BCE.
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When Epicurus thought about epistemology within philosophy, he gravitated toward applied philosophy.
Subject: The Philosophy of Philosophy.
Epicurus believed that philosophy should be practical, not just theoretical. For him, true wisdom helps us live happier lives by easing our stress, fears, and pain. Epicurus embraced philosophy with a purpose.
Idea 3.
From History: circa 2600 BCE..
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A wise person passes along hard-earned lessons to the next generation. Paternal wisdom helps children learn from the experiences of their parents, giving them a foundation upon which to build their own understanding.
Subject: Paternal Wisdom.
King Shuruppak lived about 2600 BCE, and was the father of Ziusudra, the character in the original Sumerian version of the great flood which preceded Noah’s Ark by many centuries. His Instructions of Shuruppak remind us that wisdom is a gift we can pass from one generation to the next. Through paternal advice, parents share lessons about character, relationships, and good judgment. By listening, evaluating, and building upon this inherited wisdom, each generation can begin a little further ahead than the last.
Idea 4.
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We need to raise the atmospheric pressure, boost oxygen above Earth-levels, and strip out most of the carbon dioxide, but taking care of and fixing Earth will always be easier.
Subject: Terraforming Mars.
Terraforming mars is likely a few thousand years away. We have to add an ozone layer, magnetic field, and thicken the current atmosphere and balance it with oxygen. Mars’ air is over 150 times thinner than Earth’s, and it’s about 95% carbon dioxide. A death sentence to humans. Mars reminds us that Earth is our home. We evolved with its atmosphere. The tech needed to make Mars comfortable is he same tech we need here on Earth if disaster strikes. The wiser path is obvious: protect Earth, prepare for disasters inline with preparing to terraform Mars, and prepare to repair the world we already have.
Idea 5.
Quote.
- King Shuruppak.
- 2600 BCE.
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One of humanity’s oldest moral instructions warns against arrogance and hatred, showing that ethical wisdom has roots running deep into prehistory.
Subject: Fatherly Advice.
A thread of wisdom running through human advice across thousands of years is remarkably consistent: good people resist arrogance and hatred. This short instruction is from the Instructions of Shuruppak. King Shuruppak’s timeless advice against arrogance and hatred offers profound insight into the enduring human struggle for ethical conduct. These ancient words remind us of the importance of humility, respect, and compassion in building harmonious societies. More than 4,500 years later, the wisdom still holds: humility, respect, and compassion help people live together.