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  • The Intricate Dance of Equality and Fairness: A Sherlock Holmes Meets Albert Einstein Story

    Is equality more about maths, while fairness is like a no-nonsense detective, working overtime to make sure justice wins? I am not the law, but I represent justice so far as my feeble powers go. Sherlock Holmes (The Adventure of the three Gables) Let’s say equality is that nerdy kid crunching numbers, while fairness is…

  • After the Hunt: Ambiguous, Frustrating, and Worth Talking About

    Luca Guadagnino’s After the Hunt (2025) is one of those films that gets people talking, and that’s totally by design. It takes a good look at the messy cultural scene we’re dealing with post-#MeToo, diving into things like power struggles, identity issues, generational clashes, and the complicated business of sexual misconduct claims, all while keeping…

  • Hey You — Sit. Stay. Let’s do more of that instead of what’s next. Your BBF.

    You know how a BFF is someone who’s always got your back? Well, dogs don’t just have your back — they sit on it, lean on it, nap on it… and still give you total loyalty.From the moment those four‑paws bound into your life, everything gets a little softer, a lot funnier, and a whole lot…

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    The Pursuit of Happiness: Is Less More?

    Arthur Schopenhauer was an interesting German philosopher known for his dark views on life, especially about desire and suffering. He thought our motives come from an endless will, causing a cycle of wanting and disappointment. His ideas have influenced psychology, literature, and art, making him a key figure in existentialism and philosophical pessimism. In his…

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