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Timeless ideas at the intersections of science, philosophy, critical thinking, and history.
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It’s time to explore key ideas and takeaways.
First, a reminder about the philosophy of journalism.
Journalism becomes propaganda when conclusions precede inquiry.
With that, two “tales.”
Our first story.
From History: circa 800 BCE
Subject: Vedic Tradition.
- Gargi.
- The "woman" Vedic sage.
Put simply.
Gargi Vachaknavi was a philosopher of early Vedic India, active around 800 BCE in the kingdom of Videha (modern Bihar). Known through the early Vedas, she belonged to the Brahmin tradition and is one of the earliest recorded female thinkers
That History Story,
was first published on TST 2 years ago.
Now for our second story.
From History: circa 2600 BCE
Subject: Sumerian Tradition.
- The last king before the great flood! His advice to his son Ziusudra?.
- Be righteous, and the gods may just choose you to build a boat, fill it with pairs of animals, and save the world!.
The Wise King
In simple terms.
King Shuruppak lived about 2600 BCE, authored the Instructions of Shuruppak, 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.
That History Story,
was first published on TST 2 years ago.
Next up. Two “quotes.”
Tidbit number three, the first of two quotes.
Subject: Evolution.
- Charles Darwin.
- 1859.
Survival belongs to organisms that respond effectively to change as environments shift over time.
To be clear.
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.
That History Quote,
was first published on TST 1 year ago.
Tidbit number four, another quote.
Subject: Fatherly Advice.
- King Shuruppak.
- 2600 BCE.
- Timeless ethical wisdom..
- Good behavior is natural..
One of humanity’s oldest moral instructions warns against arrogance and hatred, showing that ethical wisdom has roots running deep into prehistory.
That takeaway is this.
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.
That History Quote,
was first published on TST 1 year ago.
Finally, 4 frequently asked “questions.”
Now it is time for tidbit number five. The first of four questions.
Subject: Numerology.
In the ancient world, numbers were not just tools but truths. For thinkers like Pythagoras, mathematics, nature, and meaning formed a single worldview.
From another angle.
Pythagoras discovered mathematical patterns in geometry and music and helped launch rational inquiry, and later science. But his belief that numbers carried hidden moral or cosmic meanings became what we now call numerology. A pseudoscience.
That History FAQ,
was first published on TST 11 months ago.
Tidbit FAQ number six.
Subject: Confirmation Bias.
- It helps and hinders..
- The trick? Be fair to new info..
Cognitive Biases < Four Mind Traps < TST Framework < Critical Thinking
Briefly.
Confirmation bias is our tendency to favor information that aligns with our beliefs, which is perfectly fine for old information. The key? Make a strong effort to freshly evaluate new information. Challenge assumptions, seek opposing viewpoints, and ask yourself if you’re interpreting facts or fulfilling desires.
That Critical Thinking FAQ,
was first published on TST 1 year ago.
“Done.”
When a source is corrected or expanded, it can be updated once at the tidbit level and reflected everywhere it appears.
The goal is not to persuade quickly, but to build a stable framework where ideas can be tested honestly.
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Writing and coding by Michael Alan Prestwood.
