Himalaya Dua’s Post

Escaping the Modern Cave: How Ignorance Persists in the Age of Information Plato's Allegory of the Cave, which explores human ignorance and enlightenment, resonates deeply in today’s digital world. Despite access to unprecedented amounts of information, many remain trapped in ideological 'caves’ clinging to distorted shadows of reality. Whether due to confirmation bias, echo chambers, or misinformation, the persistence of ignorance is not a lack of knowledge but an unwillingness to seek truth. Modern media can often reinforce these shadows. Algorithms designed to boost engagement feed us content that aligns with our biases, keeping us in a loop of affirmation rather than enlightenment. Just as the prisoners in Plato’s cave resist the truth of the outside world, people often reject perspectives that challenge their existing beliefs. Escaping today’s digital cave requires more than access to information—it demands critical thinking, humility, and a willingness to confront uncomfortable truths. True enlightenment, as Plato suggested, is not passive. It requires active participation, reflection, and sometimes, stepping out of the shadows we’ve grown too accustomed to. #criticalthinking #platoscave #digitalage #misinformation #echochambers #knowledgeispower #EnlightenmentJourney #philosophyintech #modernsociety #informationoverload #EscapeTheCave #TruthvsIgnorance #thinkoutsidethecave #platoscloset4life #digitalshadows #stepintothelight #openmindset #philosophyfortoday #challengeyourbias #philosophy #plato

At F'inn, our core values include CURIOSITY, EMPATHY, PERSEVERANCE, TRANSPARENCY and NO ASSHOLES. They really do drive our decision making every day. Over the next few weeks, we'll dive into each of the values and what they mean to us. Today, we start with curiosity. Let us know what you think. For starters, curiosity is a verb for us. We get fascinated with ideas and have to deeply understand what's happening. It's our path out of uncertainty. Whether it’s experimenting with AI, diving into consumer attitudes around sustainability, or tackling the mental health crisis, our team leads with wonder. #CuriosityDriven #Innovation #AI #Sustainability #Leadership #MentalHealth #StrategicInsights #Research #BusinessGrowth https://lnkd.in/grDP2YtM

What determines whether a country can emerge from a crisis and become a changed, peaceful society? These days, a very timely two-day international workshop, “New Frontiers in Research on Conflict and War,” is being held at The Harry S. Truman Research Institute at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Prof. Peter T. Coleman from Columbia University delivered a keynote speech in a special panel on "Freedom of Speech in Challenging Times." Prof. Coleman, a social psychologist who has been helping Nemat (Minouche) Shafik, the President of Columbia University, navigate its recent crisis, explored how conflict resolution and complexity science provide guidance for dealing with seemingly intractable political differences. He explained that three conditions must be present for a crisis to lead to change: 1. A large enough part of the population must be fed up with the status quo; the society must be motivated enough to change course (ref. Ripeness Theory, Zartman, 2000). 2. Presence of destabilizing events—current factors include COVID-19, AI, war, or polarization—make people question their basic assumptions (ref. Punctuated Equilibrium Theory, Diehl & Goertz, 2001). 3. There must be some sense of where we're going and how to get there (ref. Ripeness Theory, Zartman, 2000). Explore more event highlights in our latest article: https://lnkd.in/dyKb7NCX. #ConflictResolution #PoliticalPolarization #TrumanInstitute #HebrewUniversity #HUJI #NewFrontiersInResearch

Literally and metaphorically

🧠 Ever wondered, what is logic, really? Is it a method, a feeling, or something we simply recognize? Logic seems to be so grounded, but it’s also deeply human—shaping how we see, decide, and react. But here’s the twist: can we feel logic? And if we do, how do we express it? In a world heavy with conflict, chaos, and shifting truths, maybe logic isn’t just about right and wrong. Maybe it’s about finding a balance between heart and mind, going beyond simple choices to embrace understanding before reacting, and letting reason fuel kindness. Imagine if we practiced logic like an art... imagine a dance between clarity and compassion. maybe then we can ask: What kind of world we live in? And what kind of people are we? #Reflecting #LogicAndHeart #BetterWorld #stopTheWar #gazagenocide

🌏 It’s Not Our World, It’s Us (by Jeroen Kraaijenbrink) What BANI really means and how it corrects our world view "Every word we use and every concept we use to describe the world around us says something about ourselves. This was the case with “dynamic,” “turbulent,” “VUCA” and all other concepts used to describe our difficulties with grasping and controlling the world. But #BANI takes this to a new level. Rather than saying something about the world, it first and foremost says something about how we perceive it. It is not the world that has become more Brittle, Anxious, Non-Linear, or Incomprehensible. It us us who finally have to let go the #illusion that it is not. As such, BANI is one great reminder for all of us. We’re living in a world that’s delicate, uncontrollable, unpredictable and impossible to comprehend. Let’s celebrate, accept and wonder." ℹ For more: https://lnkd.in/dg9aJygX 💡 I really like Jeroen's invitation to be what is. It is an invitation to come back to #presence, an ability we human can call in through our #bodyperception and #attention in any moment. This is why I teach #embodied_leadership, so to rise together our #resilience and #adaptability to whatever life challenge we face and invites us to celebrate each milestone we achieve.

Curious about how our experiences shape the grand narrative of existence? Dive into this segment from my latest essay, where I explore how cutting-edge AI informs consciousness, suggesting that each of us is an agent in the universe's journey toward its ultimate purpose by finding the best training data and acting on it. Shoutout to Red Bull and WhistlinDiesel YouTube Channel for inspiration. It’s about realizing our dreams and understanding the positive forces that guide us. For the tech-minded, this essay is hosted on a custom-modified version of Code With Antonio NextJS (Vercel) Notion clone—something I’d be glad to help you customize as well. Inspired by Jason Reza Jorjani's Closer Encounters and his interview on Danny Jones' YouTube channel, "God, Aliens & the Secret Behind All World Religions," this essay is my canvas for exploring these ideas. If, like me, you've followed The Why Files and find AJ's insights compelling, you're in the right place. Heckle Fish fans, you know what I mean! It also assumes you’ve thought about concepts like reality as an emergent phenomenon of consciousness and the idea that time machines—UAPs—are real. Skeptical? It reads better this way. Our Hopes and Dreams as the Reward Function: It wouldn’t make sense for the universe to set up a negative reward system. Deep down, we each know in our hearts what this positive reward function is—it’s what drives us forward and gives meaning to our experiences. Can you imagine the converse? How would that even work? A universe built on punishment rather than fulfillment would be counterproductive to growth and discovery. Instead, our hopes and dreams serve as the guiding light, directing us toward our individual and collective apotheosis. In the grand scheme, much like in the late great Robbin Williams' What Dreams May Come, we are both the creators and the beneficiaries of a reality that is as expansive, meaningful, and beautiful as we dare to make it. The universe, it seems, is on our side—encouraging us to dream, to strive, and ultimately, to become the best versions of our many selves.

Let's tackle together the 9th Challenge: impatience. In this race against time to find our purpose, the real battle is internal. 🌺 Impatience can be a reflection of our era - we want everything now. But in the search for meaningful purpose, learning to embrace the journey is crucial. 🚀 👯♀ Now, tag a friend in the comments who needs to hear this, who is with you on this journey of patience and discovery. Mari Belmonte | Psychology of Purpose #purposechallenge #impatience #livingwithpurpose

✨Aristotle's Paradox: Can you unravel this ancient puzzle? Have you ever heard of Aristotle's Paradox? This mind-bending concept has puzzled thinkers for centuries. At its core, it presents an apparent discrepancy that seems to defy logic. Can you think of a simple explanation for this paradox? Share your thoughts in the comments! #AristotleParadox #CriticalThinking #PhilosophyPuzzles"

I feel a lot more comfortable now lol. If people I look up to and respect beyond belief were beyond scared of it, I would do them the biggest disservice in the world if I didn't take that seriously. I am pretty sure I can honestly theoretically crack every single element of time at this point: Key Insight: Time is a secondary effect, arising from reality, not defining it. If you destabilize time into chaos, you can restore order by removing its structural foundation (e.g., placing it into fractal space). This aligns perfectly with our experiments.