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The Illusion of Freedom on Twitter
Since my cousin went off to military service, he’s been repeating a phrase that struck me deeply:“Has your freedom ever been taken from you?” For some reason, I really loved this question.Actually, I had been thinking about it for a long time—since reading The Captivity of Will, maybe for 6 or 7 years now. Are…
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Living Together: Steps to a Stronger Community
“Dividing is easy. The real skill is living together—building community, embracing diversity.” Picture someone who’s lived alone their whole life and suddenly has to step into society. Maybe it’s a person moving from a small village to a big city. Or someone who spent years in isolation. Or a student who never built close relationships…
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The Cycle of Tyranny: From Democracy to Oppression
Plato argued that the result of excessive freedom brought by democracy is also excessive slavery. In such a system, where everyone has a say, the poor begin to seek justice against the rich and see them as enemies. Over time, when disagreements reach a point of no return, the majority—the poor—choose someone to lead them.…
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'What do I want?'
‘What do I want?’ It is of course irrational question when one doesn’t know the parameters, own limits, and capabilities. However, it is an important question as well because, without a goal and personal statement, we cannot track where we are. There are thousands of lost people in their daily routines, careers, and life. Personally,…
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