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WWB Concepts
By Mike Prestwood
From hominin to sapien to cities.
New looks at history with a focus on science, philosophy, and tolerance.
MODE:
~
5 minutes
of takeaways.
10 concepts, the takeaway of each idea.
First up. The essence of some tales from history.
1.
The topic: “History.”
Subject: Archaelogy.
From History: 50 to 60 Thousand BCE
Discovered in Slovenia in the 1990s, the Divje Babe Cave flute is a controversial artifact that may represent the earliest known evidence of music, and possibly Neanderthal musical culture.
2.
The topic: “History.”
From History: Circa 640,000 Years Ago
Homo heidelbergensis on Earth from about 640,000 to 200,000 BCE.
- 640,000 BCE.
- 25,600 Generations Ago.
Homo heidelbergensis was the likely neanderthal-sapiens last common ancestor.
3.
The topic: “History.”
Subject: Existentialism.
From History: b. 1844
1844-1900
- Nihilism.
- Critic of Traditional Morality.
For Friedrich Nietzsche, the collapse of inherited meaning is not a tragedy but an opportunity. With “God dead,” humans must create values through strength, honesty, and becoming. Albert Camus, writing later, accepts the same loss of cosmic meaning but refuses heroic self-mythmaking. Where Nietzsche urges value-creation, Camus urges lucid revolt—living fully without appeal, without illusion, and without false consolation.
Next. Some interesting and meaningful quotes.
4.
Quote:
The topic: “History.”
Subject: Epicureanism.
- Epicurus.
- 300 BCE.
Meaning:
Contentment is not about how much you have, but about knowing when you have enough. When “enough” feels insufficient, satisfaction becomes impossible. This quote reminds us that happiness is limited not by scarcity, but by unchecked desire.
5.
Quote:
The topic: “History.”
Subject: The Philosophy of Philosophy.
- Epicurus.
- Circa 300 BCE.
Meaning:
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.
6.
Quote:
The topic: “History.”
Subject: Evolution.
- Charles Darwin.
- 1859.
Meaning:
Evolution is not about desire, nor is it a contest of strength, or intellect. It’s about reproductive success. The individuals, and species, that possess traits best suited for the current environment are more likely to survive, and to pass on those traits. Over millennia, these traits accumulate, leading to races, sub-species, and eventually separate species unable to interbreed.
Finally, some frequently asked “questions.”
7.
The topic: “History.”
Subject: Buddhism.
- Rebirth. You are of this reality..
- Your non-self energy is part of nature..
The Buddha’s concept of essence contrasts with the idea of reincarnation, which implies that the soul or self is reborn in a new body. The Buddha adopted the concept of rebirth in this context.
8.
The topic: “History.”
Subject: Indus Valley Civilization.
The Indus Valley Civilization thrived in present-day Pakistan and northwest India 5,000 years ago. Traders, the Harappans had drainage systems, public baths, well-planned streets, and standardized bricks, a hallmark of engineering precision.
9.
The topic: “History.”
Subject: Causation versus Correlation.
Reasoning is one of the Five Thought Tools, it demands we question whether we’re seeing real causation, or just a misleading correlation. Always ask: What’s the evidence? Hume said, repeated observation shows habit, not logical necessity.
10.
The topic: “History.”
Subject: Africa.
Explore the ancient roots of metallurgical innovation with Mike Prestwood: from africa and around the world.
“Done.” Refresh for another set.
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(c) 2025 TouchstoneTruth.
Writing and coding by Michael Alan Prestwood.
(c) 2025 TouchstoneTruth.
Writing and coding by Michael Alan Prestwood.
