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Handel's "Messiah" reflects Enlightenment themes of navigating catastrophe rather than triumphing reason, serving as a profound participatory art form.
The treatment of immigrants in county jails reveals a troubling legacy of systematic neglect under U.S. immigration policies.

Julian S Huxley, the man who put eugenics into UNESCO | Aeon Essays

The necessity of controlling human population growth to prevent societal and resource strain was a key enlightenment idea challenged by rapid industrialization.
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The Ozempic Middle Way

GLP-1 drugs can eliminate cravings, offering a glimpse into the nature of desire and its role in enlightenment.

On Bodhi Day, Buddhists commemorate Siddhartha Gautama's enlightenment by lighting lamps to combat darkness

Bodhi Day celebrates the enlightenment of the Buddha, with diverse practices and dates reflecting cultural adaptations across Buddhist traditions.

The Ozempic Middle Way

GLP-1 drugs can eliminate cravings, offering a glimpse into the nature of desire and its role in enlightenment.

On Bodhi Day, Buddhists commemorate Siddhartha Gautama's enlightenment by lighting lamps to combat darkness

Bodhi Day celebrates the enlightenment of the Buddha, with diverse practices and dates reflecting cultural adaptations across Buddhist traditions.
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Isaac Newton Creates a List of His 57 Sins (Circa 1662)

Isaac Newton's influence during the Enlightenment bridged scientific rationalism and personal theism, challenging traditional religious perspectives while advancing mathematical laws of the universe.

AI Can Save Humanity-Or End It

The intellectual age must prioritize safety alongside advancements to ensure progress does not jeopardize humanity.
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Inequality was a feminist idea, before it was Rousseau's | Aeon Essays

Rousseau's early experiences with Madame Dupin shaped his philosophical insights and critiques of society, leading to a significant shift in his thinking.

"Spinoza after Politics": Dan Taylor, Gil Morejon, Marie Wuth, and Jack Stetter (Keywords: Human Nature; Affects; Anarchism; State; Law; Imagination; War)

Spinoza's philosophical contributions are relevant today, offering insights into politics, race, war, and counter-narratives.

We have the power to end Christian nationalism's hold on the United States. Just ask France.

The American Revolution and Enlightenment inspired revolutions worldwide.
Enlightenment promoted reason, individualism, and freedom.

Inequality was a feminist idea, before it was Rousseau's | Aeon Essays

Rousseau's early experiences with Madame Dupin shaped his philosophical insights and critiques of society, leading to a significant shift in his thinking.

"Spinoza after Politics": Dan Taylor, Gil Morejon, Marie Wuth, and Jack Stetter (Keywords: Human Nature; Affects; Anarchism; State; Law; Imagination; War)

Spinoza's philosophical contributions are relevant today, offering insights into politics, race, war, and counter-narratives.

We have the power to end Christian nationalism's hold on the United States. Just ask France.

The American Revolution and Enlightenment inspired revolutions worldwide.
Enlightenment promoted reason, individualism, and freedom.
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My abuse in the Osho Rajneesh cult has haunted me for decades. Now I'm ready to speak out | Sarito Carroll

The author's childhood in Osho's ashram was initially liberating but revealed darker realities of exploitation and lack of protection for children.
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The last steps leading up to enlightenment/awakening/liberation are ...

Commitment and focus on the present moment are essential for reaching enlightenment.

There's a pure land where everything is only mind

Recognizing the interconnectedness of all things can lead to profound insight and enlightenment.

The last steps leading up to enlightenment/awakening/liberation are ...

Commitment and focus on the present moment are essential for reaching enlightenment.

There's a pure land where everything is only mind

Recognizing the interconnectedness of all things can lead to profound insight and enlightenment.
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American Revolution

The American Revolution was driven by a protest against British taxes, leading to the formation of the United States.
The Revolution was shaped by the Enlightenment ideals and a collective American identity.

ZMSS: He was outside chanting and hitting the moktak when suddenly his body disappeared

Zen Master Seung Sahn's moment of enlightenment highlights the unity of self and nature, suggesting that all existence is interconnected.

Enlightenment Descriptions from Nisargadatta Maharaj

Nisargadatta Maharaj's descriptions of enlightenment emphasize the infinite consciousness, pure awareness, vastness, and the destruction of the ego.

How the internet is killing us

The transition from subjects to citizens under American democracy empowered individuals with rights and the ability to determine their collective destiny.
The current digital landscape can be likened to digital feudalism where individuals are subjugated by major technology companies exploiting a feudal architecture.

The odyssey of the Spanish woman who founded the first public school for girls in Mexico

Maria Ignacia Azlor y Echeverz was a prominent figure in Mexico but relatively unknown in Spain
Azlor renounced her wealth to become a nun and founded the first religious public school for women in Mexico

Trusting the Journey: Screenwriter Bruce Joel Rubin on Life Before and After 'Ghost'

Bruce Joel Rubin's journey to success was a result of years of hard work in various roles, culminating in acclaimed films like 'Ghost'.

The meaning of the Alanis Morissette song, Thank You (Thank U)

The interpretation of Alanis Morissette's song 'Thank U' revolves around themes of enlightenment and personal growth.

Et voila! Voltaire statue returns to Paris after four-year absence

Voltaire's statue, missing for almost four years, is back in Paris to continue enlightening minds.

"I Am That" talk about the person, watcher/witness, obstacles, reality, enlightenment, and awakening

A Guru focuses on the inner watcher to eliminate the person, as the person is a product of misunderstanding. Enlightenment happens by removing obstacles like false desires and fear of truth.

Maharaj-ji, Ram Dass, and Maya (illusion)

Understanding Maya through Maharaj-ji's quote: 'All is God's will, but Maya prevents you from knowing it's all God's will.'
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