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It’s time to explore eight key ideas and takeaways.
First, a reminder about the philosophy of journalism.
In an age of infinite information, journalism’s highest value is coherence.
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1. Our first story.
From History: 1610
Subject: Galileo.
In 1610, Galileo set incorrect maps of the cosmos on the right path. Our mental model of Earth at the center of the universe had to evolve to match observations.
So, to put it simply.
In 1610 Galileo started the process of fixing centuries of incorrect mental models. In Sidereus Nuncius, observation began publicly challenging the old map of the cosmos. The world had not changed. Before then, most inherited the idea that the heavens were perfect, smooth, and fundamentally different from Earth. Then Galileo turned his telescope upward and saw a rough Moon, countless stars, and moons circling Jupiter.
That Philosophy Story,
was first published on TST 1 week ago.
2. Now for our second story.
From History: Existence before essence.
Subject: Worldview.
Crafting yourself from your given traits.
Identity is not one thing. It is a living mosaic made of inherited traits, personal choices, social influences, and life experiences. We are not born with a fully formed essence. We build who we become.
So, to put it simply.
Who you are is partly given, partly chosen, and partly shaped by the path you walk. Identity is not a frozen label. It is an ongoing process of becoming.
That Philosophy Story,
was first published on TST 2 years ago.
3. Tidbit number three, a quote.
Subject: Holism.
- Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
- 1999.
Ubuntu is an ethical applied philosophy stressing the need for relationships.
So, to put it simply.
Desmond Tutu’s idea, rooted in the African philosophy of Ubuntu, stresses that humanity is relational. It challenges individualism by emphasizing interconnectedness and collective well-being, making it a vital part of ethics and social philosophy. Ubuntu emphasizes community and interconnectedness, while Western individualism prioritizes personal autonomy and independence.
That Philosophy Quote,
was first published on TST 1 year ago.
4. Tidbit number four, another quote.
From History:
Subject: TST Ethics.
- Michael Alan Prestwood.
- 2002.
This triad balances structure, character, and consequence. Legal, moral, and fair align personal integrity with social stability and responsibility.
Simply put.
Respect the law to sustain order. Cultivate virtue to shape your character. Act fairly to weigh the real impact of your choices on others. When legality, morality, and fairness work together, flourishing becomes stable, not accidental.
That Philosophy Quote,
was first published on TST 4 weeks ago.
Finally, 4 frequently asked “questions.”
5. Now it is time a question.
Subject: Metaphysics.
The question of a creator is currently an unknown, and likely an unknowable. Belief in a creator is a personal matter, not a scientific one.
What matters here is this.
In metaphysics, you can view the debate of a creator using religious, scientific, and philosophical lenses. For all three, the debate is around substance. Is the universe comprised of one substance or more than one substance. If one substance, does that mean we have the material world and nothing else? No creator, no afterlife, nothing but nature. This is the world of Spinoza and the only thing science can currently verify.
That Philosophy FAQ,
was first published on TST 1 year ago.
6. Tidbit FAQ number six.
Subject: Confucius.
Ethical applied philosophy emphasizing social harmony and personal virtue.
Briefly.
Confucianism is an applied philosophy centered on ethical living within society. Emerging around 500 BCE and adopted by the Chinese state by 100 BCE, it teaches self-cultivation through roles and rituals (li). The goal is to become a junzi—a moral exemplar—by honoring family (xiao), practicing humaneness (ren), and maintaining harmony across relationships. Unlike Nietzsche’s inward authenticity, Confucius emphasizes moral growth through shared norms and social responsibility.
That Philosophy FAQ,
was first published on TST 1 year ago.
“Done.”
Tidbits are written to stand alone, but they are also designed to interlock—forming a research layer that supports deeper synthesis.
Claims are grounded at the smallest level possible, allowing evidence to be updated once and reflected everywhere it is used.
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