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This website contains over 1,000 quotes from influential philosophers and authors, as well as resources for gaining a better understanding of what we consider to be important philosophical ideas.
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Musings on culture and technology
The Atomized Empire
Written by Justin M.
If the internet were a life form, what would it be? It would look like a massive octopus, with its tentacles tightly wrapped around every part of the developed world. Not only would it latch onto the physical world, but our souls and intellect as well. In the span of...Read more on Substack...
The Programmers of the Future
Written by Justin M.
The modern paradigm of programmers is destined to fall. Large autonomous systems, led by elite engineers, will replace today's corporate developers. Today's software jobs stifle intellect and creativity. The top software companies do not...Read more on Substack...
Masters and Slaves in a Postmodern World
Written by Justin M.
In modern times, the thought of masters and slaves is viewed as a nasty relic of the past. Surely, only the apes of the past would have ever thought to enslave another human. We are much too "enlightened" to...Read more on Substack...
Love Your Enemies
Written by Justin M.
The moral posture on having enemies today is thought to be a relic of past times, but is it really? Taking just one glance at modern affairs, one notices how prevalent...Read more on Substack...
Quote Interpretation Articles
Vitalizing perspectives on some of our favorite quotes.
17 Insightful Carl Jung Quotes on Individuality and Mental Health
Written by Justin M.
Carl Jung (1875-1961) was a Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst who had a profound impact on the field of psychology and philosophy. Central to his work is the exploration of the "Self" and the proposition that developing a deep understanding, love and ac...Read more...
7 Invigorating Nietzsche Quotes About Life
Written by Justin M.
Friedrich Nietzsche was a German philosopher (1844-1900) who provided a new, life-affirming way of looking at the world. Nietzsche believed that the cultivation of one's will-power and strength were the highest aims of an individual, and that these raw i...Read more...
10 Motivating Steven Pressfield Quotes for Getting Your Work Done
Written by Justin M.
Steven Pressfield (born in 1943) is an impactful American writer. He has a brash, in-your-face writing style that will leave you feeling called out, while at the same time, motivating you to keep pushing forward toward excellence. You may have read or hear...Read more...
15 Arthur Schopenhauer Quotes about Life
Written by Justin M.
Arthur Schopenhauer was a German philosopher (1788-1860) characterized by his philosophical pessimism and atheism. His objectivity pierces the veil of the seemingly innate theological proclivity of the human mind. Ultimately he comes to the conclusion that...Read more...
12 Powerful Marcus Aurelius Quotes about Stoicism
Written by Justin M.
Marcus Aurelius was a Roman Emperor and a philosopher, embodying the rare "philosopher king" archetype. He's considered to be one of the best Roman Emperors of all time, and one of the most important Stoic philosophers. He is considered by many an idol of ...Read more...
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"There are two different types of people in the world, those who want to know, and those who want to believe."
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