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I Heard Catchy Long Titles Get More Readers, So I Decided to Try it out

Descartes, Bacon, and Chick Sexers — I know, I know. To repeat jokes isn’t very appropriate, and maybe even extremely boring. But bear with me for a second. The reason is this. When I was a child I wanted to be a stand-up comedian, but then I decided to study philosophy. So I became the joke. …

Philosophy

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I Heard Catchy Long Titles Get More Readers, So I Decided to Try it out
I Heard Catchy Long Titles Get More Readers, So I Decided to Try it out
Philosophy

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1 day ago

My Journey of Iteration and Reinvention

How a Change in Mindset Led Me to New Ventures — In May 2020, I left my academic job at the American University of Beirut (Lebanon) due to the economic crisis that hit the country in October 2019. Through a series of fortunate events including serendipity, being in the right place at the right time, and the support of many individuals…

Philosophy

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My Journey of Iteration and Reinvention
My Journey of Iteration and Reinvention
Philosophy

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Mar 18

In Praise of the Process

The Importance of Iteration in Education — Nietzsche once exclaimed in “Beyond Good and Evil” how what seemed to be vibrant and lively ideas wither away like the yellow leaves of autumn falling off the trees when written down. I’ll include the full quote later because it’s a bit long. Every time I get excited over an…

Education

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In Praise of the Process
In Praise of the Process
Education

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Feb 27

7 Questions Socrates Asked a Silicon Valley Startup

Find out how Socrates turned the tables around during his interview — Socrates interviews for a vacancy in Silicon Valley. Check out whether or not he was hired. There is little known about the Greek philosopher Socrates, who is considered to be one of the most important figures in Western philosophy. He was the son of a stonemason and a midwife. …

Silicon Valley

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7 Questions Socrates Asked a Silicon Valley Startup
7 Questions Socrates Asked a Silicon Valley Startup
Silicon Valley

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Mar 6, 2022

Three Events That Shaped Who I Am and What I Do Now

Navigating Uncertainty — It’s March 2020. The news is that there’s a novel coronavirus that might be dangerous. Nothing is much known about it. We are in the presence of a new pandemic. A respiratory one? No one knows. What to do in this case? Let’s go on lockdown. What started as a…

Philosophy

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Three Events That Shaped Who I Am and What I Do Now
Three Events That Shaped Who I Am and What I Do Now
Philosophy

4 min read


Feb 7, 2022

Freddie the Cat Devours Chicken Bites Treats on a Warm Winter Day

In reality, it’s Descartes’ certainty that bugs me — It’s a warm winter day. A Monday, to be exact. Freddie the cat soaks in the sun as he dreams about his chicken bites treat he’s going to be devouring in a few hours. He’s certain that he’s going to be getting some. Why? Because cats rule the world. …

Philosophy

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Freddie the Cat Devours Chicken Bites Treats on a Warm Winter Day
Freddie the Cat Devours Chicken Bites Treats on a Warm Winter Day
Philosophy

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Jan 29, 2022

A Philosophical Stroll in Córdoba

Between fact and fiction, I choose a combo of both insofar as entertainment — I once posted a tweet that included an anecdote and a joke about Plato. One of the comments I received was that the anecdote had no ground because I got it from Diogenes Läertius’ book Lives of the Eminent Philosophers, which is not a scholarly reference. …

Philosophy

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A Philosophical Stroll in Córdoba
A Philosophical Stroll in Córdoba
Philosophy

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Nov 3, 2021

Why Tricksters Are Important as Disruptors of Systems

A trickster is usually ambiguous, like someone slacklining, struggling to maintain a balance between being a hero and a villain. — This is a chapter from my ebook Sardonically Speaking: What Socrates, Standup Comedians, and Rappers Have in Common which is available for free download here. “The Father called him the Clever One because he excelled all the blessed gods and mortal men in gainful crafts and stealthy skills.” …

Philosophy

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Why Tricksters Are Important as Disruptors of Systems
Why Tricksters Are Important as Disruptors of Systems
Philosophy

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Aug 22, 2021

When in Doubt, Ask Yourself this Question

Or Like Charlie Chaplin Once Said — History repeats itself. That is because no matter how much we’ve progressed on a tech and industry levels, thousands of years later we still are dealing with the same issues. We don’t know how to govern ourselves, allocate our resources, live a good life, treat each other, drink our beverages…

Philosophy

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When in Doubt, Ask Yourself this Question
When in Doubt, Ask Yourself this Question
Philosophy

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Aug 18, 2021

The Key to Success Is to Keep Grinding

But make sure you believe you’re grinding correctly — The road to success is often long and arduous. But unlike the saying, sometimes not all roads lead to Rome. Or maybe they do, but it would be futile either way, especially if you need a visa to enter Italy and you don’t meet the minimum requirements to apply for…

Philosophy

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The Key to Success Is to Keep Grinding
The Key to Success Is to Keep Grinding
Philosophy

4 min read

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