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Here are my thoughts from Andy Weir's short story "The Egg", which I recommend you read at least once in your life.
From the most superficial social activities to the most serious, Pascal observes that people get restless. Human beings seem to want to be entertained at all costs. But what could we be trying to forget? Why are we so afraid of boredom? These are the questions Pascal seeks to answer.
6 manipulation techniques you need to know to protect yourself against them. To thwart the attempts at manipulation that we are confronted with on a daily basis (on the Internet, during a debate, within our circle of friends...) and to be aware that they exist.
Do you have children? And if so, aren't you ashamed? Or rather, do you think you made a moral error in giving them life? Or conversely, do you think your parents made a moral error in giving you life? A strange question, isn't it? Most people, including myself, would answer no to this question without too much hesitation, but philosopher David Benatar begs to differ.
