Author: Vincent
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Can Music Help Us Break Free from Dogma? Exploring Machine Head, Religion, and Trauma
Read more: Can Music Help Us Break Free from Dogma? Exploring Machine Head, Religion, and TraumaHow do beliefs shape our reality? Machine Head is an American heavy metal band formed in 1991 by vocalist/rhythm guitarist Robb Flynn, who remains the only original member of the band. A drummer friend of mine introduced me to their music, and I was immediately drawn to the raw energy of their tracks, seamlessly blending…
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V for Vendetta: How Can We Break the Cycle of Oppression Through Awareness and Action?
Read more: V for Vendetta: How Can We Break the Cycle of Oppression Through Awareness and Action?V for Vendetta is a 2005 dystopian political action film directed by James McTeigue from a screenplay by the Wachowskis. I hadn’t initially planned to write about V for Vendetta yet, as I felt its message could easily be interpreted as a call for chaos and anarchy. However, history has shown us time and again…
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My Heart Cries. Reflections on Global Population Growth and the Search for Peace in a Self-Centered World.
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Read more: My Heart Cries. Reflections on Global Population Growth and the Search for Peace in a Self-Centered World.I cannot believe that I am the only one who thinks as I do. With over 7 billion inhabitants? I thought of sharing this video, which shows the evolution of the world population, and clearly demonstrates that we are a common civilization, something that no one really takes into consideration anymore. And here is also…
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Zatoichi and Self-Awareness: Can a Blind Swordsman Teach Us to See the World Differently?
Read more: Zatoichi and Self-Awareness: Can a Blind Swordsman Teach Us to See the World Differently?Zatoichi is a fictional character created by Japanese novelist Kan Shimozawa. He is an itinerant blind masseur and swordsman of Japan’s late Edo period (1830s and 1840s). The story became a movie series, followed by a television series, both featuring the same actor—who likely served as the inspiration for Admiral Fujitora in One Piece. More…
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How Can Final Fantasy Tactics Teach Us About Mastery and Self-Discovery?
Read more: How Can Final Fantasy Tactics Teach Us About Mastery and Self-Discovery?Final Fantasy Tactics is a 1997 tactical role-playing game by Square, released in 1997. This is the first installment of Final Fantasy as a tactical RPG, yet it has been cited as one of the greatest video games ever made. It is also the first entry set in the fictional world later known as Ivalice,…
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“America First” – But at What Cost for the Rest of the World?
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Read more: “America First” – But at What Cost for the Rest of the World?The saddest part of all this is the military escalation it triggers, especially in Europe. Time is running out, unfortunately, and the “natural” and legitimate response to a potential attack is to increase defense spending. So, we pour more money into weapons. And, naturally, we cut budgets in areas deemed “less important.” That will likely…
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Schindler’s List: “Whoever saves one life saves the world entire.”
Read more: Schindler’s List: “Whoever saves one life saves the world entire.”What does it take to break free from passivity? Schindler’s List is a 1993 American epic historical drama film directed and produced by Steven Spielberg. It is based on the historical novel Schindler’s Ark (1982) by Thomas Keneally. The film follows Oskar Schindler, a German industrialist who saved more than a thousand mostly Polish-Jewish refugees…
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Are We Too Focused on Ourselves? A Reflection on Consciousness and the World
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Read more: Are We Too Focused on Ourselves? A Reflection on Consciousness and the WorldIt’s a bit tough today, since waking up. Some days are like this—I skipped dinner last night, blaming a “lack of time,” and that must certainly be affecting my fatigue. It’s also a cloudy morning, and while I can catch glimpses of sunlight in the distance from my balcony, the gray clouds ultimately take over.…
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How Does Walking with You by Novelbright Reflect the Importance of Social Relationships and Brain Health?
Read more: How Does Walking with You by Novelbright Reflect the Importance of Social Relationships and Brain Health?How can music help us connect with others? I discovered Novelbright quite recently through their song Walking with You, which Alexa often played when I asked for music. The energy of the song immediately caught my attention, and it soon became a favorite of mine to sing at karaoke with my wife. Novelbright embodies the…
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My Home is the Planet
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Read more: My Home is the PlanetOne of the obvious reasons why my way of thinking has evolved and is different is the fact that I don’t live in my birth country. I have now been living in Japan for almost 10 years, after growing up and spending 30 years in Paris. Being of Chinese descent on both sides of my…