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WWB Key Ideas
Timeless ideas at the intersections of science, philosophy, critical thinking, and history.
MODE:
~
4 minutes
of short abstracts.
10 key ideas.
1.
The Buddha rejected reincarnation as the rebirth of an eternal soul and instead taught rebirth as a causal continuity driven by karma.
2.
When explanatory models become identities, communication breaks down.
3.
Biblical flood stories echo much older Mesopotamian myths rather than unique historical lineages.
4.
Quote:
- Copernicus.
- 1543.
Meaning:
Nicolaus Copernicus judged ideas not by tradition or authority, but by how well they fit the evidence.
5.
Iron smelting likely emerged independently in multiple regions, and Central Africa was among the earliest innovators.
6.
Nikola Tesla did not literally “fall in love” with a pigeon, but the story reveals how loneliness, obsession, and myth can blur into legend.
7.
A Living Touchstone maintains academic rigor by anchoring citations at the smallest unit of a claim, allowing essays to synthesize ideas without obscuring their evidentiary roots.
8.
Stoicism began as a response to loss and uncertainty. It evolved into a practical philosophy for resilience, virtue, and inner freedom.
9.
Rosy Retrospection, a cognitive bias that filters memory through emotion, preserving highlights. Minds quietly edit experience, shaping memory.
10.
Fossil evidence shows that Homo habilis, living over 2 million years ago, used small sticks or similar objects to clean their teeth, leaving characteristic grooves.
Done. Refresh for another set.
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