Renaissance

The Renaissance is not an isolated occurrence in the general history of the world. From ancient China to the civilizations of South and Central America, we encounter instances of the revival of extinct cultural values. These periods of rebirth indicate to us the periodicity of significant historical events and the fact that everything created is … Read more

Reincarnation of Forms

In an old Mediterranean town, I noticed a terracotta amphora being sold alongside various other items… I approached it with curiosity as it was a Roman wine amphora from the 1st century… Taking it in my hands, I saw that it was recently made and that many similar vessels were being offered to passersby a … Read more

Different ways of thinking

Analogical thinking also exists. Analogical thinking helps us understand something unknown by comparing it to something known. Analogies have allowed humanity to comprehend things beyond the reach of our senses for thousands of years. Analogies occur in different forms, even a myth can be an analogy. Steve Jobs is considered a great advocate of analogies. … Read more

Star Wars – From Hope to Awakening…

George Lucas Dreams are extremely important; nothing can be accomplished without first envisioning it. George Lucas This is what Goethe said in Faust, and what Lucas knew how to express in modern language: the message that technology will not save us. Our computers, our tools, our machines are not enough. We need to rely on … Read more

Racism – A Phenomenon of the Modern Era

The phenomenon of non-acceptance, on the other hand, has always existed and can almost be considered a constant in human behavior, along with selfishness and narrow-mindedness, which can even occur within the same family. Therefore, it is not surprising that all moral teachings of global philosophies and religions promote tolerance and better understanding of others. … Read more

Changing the world through changing consumption

At the 2015 UN Climate Change Conference in Paris, one of the world’s leading experts on climate change and environmental protection was renowned primatologist Dr. Jane Goodall. In one of her interviews, she stated that she came to Paris for the UN climate conference to save rainforests from degradation and intensive exploitation. “So, it’s not … Read more

Spring

Today I saw Spring. It is certain that we can see it every year, however, we live such busy lives that it often happens that the great beauties of nature pass by unnoticed. The Spring I saw today radiated like a refined and glittering spirit among the trees. This beautiful image caught my attention and … Read more

Spring – an opportunity for renewal

Nature With the arrival of Apollo from Hyperborea, who awakened a new cycle of life in nature, spring has come again. Young green leaves and fragrant flowers have appeared on bare branches. The freshness and beauty of youth, which blossoms and grows in strength, is expressed. When it reaches the peak of its youthful power, … Read more

Towards Freedom: Mastering Our Tools

Over the past few years, there has been an increasing number of people who feel the need to highlight the fine line between technology that serves humanity and technology that takes away our freedom. We have smartphones and smartwatches that make our lives easier or, sometimes, more complicated… while at the same time, the user’s … Read more