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Culture, Education

Defying Short Attention Spans with Heavy Reads: A Call to Rejuvenate Our Minds

It’s no longer a secret: human attention spans are shrinking. From younger to older generations, technology and the fast-paced consumption of information are reshaping our brains. Is it for better or worse? Only time will tell. For now, I find myself worried about these statistics, especially when I recognize my own habits contributing to this trend. No, this isn’t paranoia—we see it in our daily … Continue reading Defying Short Attention Spans with Heavy Reads: A Call to Rejuvenate Our Minds

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Learning, Life lessons, Lifestyle

Embracing JOMO: The Art of Finding Joy in Missing Out | Art of Saudade

In the vast landscape of human desires, there exists a spectrum that transitions from the insatiable hunger of FOMO to the serene contentment of JOMO. We’ve all embarked on this journey, whether consciously or not, as we navigate through the ebbs and flows of life’s ambitions and social pressures. Picture yourself at 18, with the world at your feet, dreams as vast as the horizon, … Continue reading Embracing JOMO: The Art of Finding Joy in Missing Out | Art of Saudade

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Philosophy, Quotes

Unpacking Emotions: Kristeva’s Journey through Nostalgia and the ‘Silence of Polyglots’ | Art of Saudade

Literature is magic. Philosophy and psychology, on the other hand, are the alchemists attempting to distill the essence of this magic into the structured language of science. Today, we’re delving into the intriguing world of Julia Kristeva’s ‘Étrangers à nous-mêmes’ (Strangers to Ourselves), a masterpiece that landed in my hands amidst the hustle of moving from one ‘foreign’ land to another. Here I am, at … Continue reading Unpacking Emotions: Kristeva’s Journey through Nostalgia and the ‘Silence of Polyglots’ | Art of Saudade

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