On common sense and problems13시간 전 by vieira63 in thoughtsOn common sense and problemsLately I was thinking about how many problems can be avoided, or solved, if one simply has common sense. I think most…
Acknowledging foolishness10일 전 by vieira63 in thoughtsAcknowledging foolishnessThere's something I've been doing lately and that's allowing myself to be a fool. I was thinking about how good it is…
Random thoughts on thinking11일 전 by vieira63 in philosophyRandom thoughts on thinkingI've been reading a lot of random stuff lately and one thing I've noticed is that the human mind can be a lot like a…
Thoughts on whether you can be good and still be yourself지난달 by vieira63 in thoughtsThoughts on whether you can be good and still be yourselfCan you be good and still be yourself? Or when you are going to do good do you need to act like a different person? Do…
A reflection on weakness, strength and balance2개월 전 by vieira63 in thoughtsA reflection on weakness, strength and balanceA question: Which is better, to be very good at one thing and lousy at all the others, or to be neither good nor lousy…
The difference between investing and speculating2개월 전 by vieira63 in economicsThe difference between investing and speculatingI think one of the most common misconceptions about the market, and by extension, about the stock market and/or the…
A few thoughts on luck3개월 전 by vieira63 in thoughtsA few thoughts on luckOne thing I have realized when I reflect on my own past actions is the enormous impact that luck commonly has on…
On learning to learn3개월 전 by vieira63 in thoughtsOn learning to learnI was thinking about it, and I think that one of the most important, essential and fundamental skills that every…
Some thoughts on some historical myths3개월 전 by vieira63 in thoughtsSome thoughts on some historical mythsThe other day someone showed me a Facebook post —because I don't use Facebook— that was talking about a couple of…
The reason why it's so hard to be good sometimes3개월 전 by vieira63 in thoughtsThe reason why it's so hard to be good sometimesYou know, I was thinking about the following, actually, having a natural inclination towards good is not the same as…
Seeing through the illusions of our senses3개월 전 by vieira63 in philosophySeeing through the illusions of our sensesI would like to talk today about the concept of "appearance", and by extension, also talk about the concept of…
Some thoughts on life, change, and evolution.3개월 전 by vieira63 in thoughtsSome thoughts on life, change, and evolution.The other day I was reading something about someone who was recounting his/her life and all the mistakes that had made…
Doing nothing: The reason why it is often the best option.3개월 전 by vieira63 in thoughtsDoing nothing: The reason why it is often the best option.Something that I have heard from many trainers and physiotherapists is that, to be well exercised, rest is as…
The difference between believing in the truth and knowing the truth4개월 전 by vieira63 in philosophyThe difference between believing in the truth and knowing the truthThere is a problem that I have observed, which is increasingly common, in my opinion, in the modern world, about how…
Mind vs reality: on assumptions and labels4개월 전 by vieira63 in philosophyMind vs reality: on assumptions and labelsSomething that I have noticed when conversing with people, especially with strangers through the internet, is how…
Leaving room for the unexplainable4개월 전 by vieira63 in philosophyLeaving room for the unexplainableSomething I've been thinking about lately is how, if we believe that all things that happen have a logical…
Wisdom is in the mind of the beholder4개월 전 by vieira63 in wisdomWisdom is in the mind of the beholderThere is a saying that says "beauty is in the eye of the beholder", and although there are some objections about…
Facts and feelings4개월 전 by vieira63 in thoughtsFacts and feelingsThere is a phrase that has become very popular that says "facts don't care about your feelings". And while I…
On philosophy, chatting and thinking5개월 전 by vieira63 in philosophyOn philosophy, chatting and thinkingI remember that the first philosophical text I read was Plato's Theaetetus. I came across it by chance and immediately…
Some thoughts on knowing oneself5개월 전 by vieira63 in philosophySome thoughts on knowing oneselfToday I want to reflect on the meaning of the famous maxim "know thyself", which was inscribed in the pronaos of the…