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What does “intelligent leisure” mean in the age of social media? “The ability to intelligently fill your leisure is the last product of civilization.” From Bertrand Russell’s book “The Conquest of Happiness” (1930).

Does solitude feel like loneliness or freedom? Solitude changes with age. What feels like isolation in youth often becomes clarity and peace in maturity, as self-understanding replaces the need for constant approval and noise. “I live in that solitude which is painful in youth, but delicious... See more

Humans today have won in technology. Our buildings go up faster. They’re stronger. More efficient. More affordable. But walk through older cities and you’ll see something different. Drainpipes carved as... See more

Clarke's point: Treating others well doesn't require divine command. Empathy, fairness, and cooperation existed before organized religion. #quotes #quoteoftheday