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Everything You Need to Know About Practicing Kaizen

The Japanese philosophy of kaizen means continuous improvement through small, manageable steps. Here’s how to practice it.

November 10, 2025November 14, 2025, by Hannah Aster
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A man and an outline of a body (with the brain illuminated) illustrates continuity of identity and the digital self

Continuity of Identity: Is Your Digital Self Still “You”? (Kurzweil)

Your identity could lie in the continuity of information patterns rather than physical substance. Learn how your digital self might be you.

October 18, 2025October 28, 2025, by Elizabeth Whitworth
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    • Science & Technology
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A drawing of a man trying to decide which way to go at a crossroads illustrates the compatibilist view of free will

The Compatibilist View of Free Will & Key Arguments Against It

Compatibilists say free will and determinism are not mutually exclusive. Learn what compatibilism is and why some believe it’s nonsense.

October 17, 2025October 28, 2025, by Elizabeth Whitworth
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A young woman with eyeglasses looking up in a questioning manner illustrates the question "What does it mean to be brave?"

What Does It Mean to Be Brave? Perspectives on Courage

Courage doesn’t mean fearlessness or grand heroic gestures. Learn how bravery is more nuanced—and more accessible—than you might think.

October 4, 2025October 8, 2025, by Elizabeth Whitworth
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    • Psychology
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A man sitting and thinking on a bench in a cemetery, seen from behind, illustrates stoicism and death

Stoicism and Death: How Embracing Mortality Helps Us Live

Embracing your finite nature can lead to gratitude, perspective, and a fuller life. Learn how stoicism offers a beneficial view of death.

September 18, 2025October 10, 2025, by Elizabeth Whitworth
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