Tag: Theory

In his preface to his twin novels ‘Hear the Wind Song’ and ‘Pinball’, the great contemporary novelist from Japan, Haruki Murakami, makes a very interesting observation by saying that he developed his own style of writing by first writing his initial novel in English, and then...

The phrase “make yourself at home” is a common expression used to invite someone to feel comfortable and relaxed in a particular place. It is often used when welcoming guests to one’s home or office. The expression implies that the host wants the guest to feel as though they are in...

I spent some time today thinking about color theory — specifically personal colors. Very specifically, I tried to parse out why I’m a spring and not an autumn. And lucky you! I’m going to share what I learned. First though, I’ll share what I wore today. Just in case my rab...

One criticism of Durkheim’s theory of solidarity is that it is too focused on the positive effects of interdependence. Durkheim was interested in the benefits that could be wrought from a transition out of mechanical and into organic solidarity, arguing that a shift towards interdependence wou...

According to Hans-Georg Moeller and Paul J. D’Ambrosio’s book, You and Your Profile, how identity is constituted today has radically changed in comparison to the past. Retracing the historical identity technologies, social critic, Lionel Trilling, categorizes the identity formation ...

In his sci-fi trilogy The Three Body Problem, author Liu Cixin presents the dark forest theory of the universe. When we look out into space, the theory goes, we’re struck by its silence. It seems like we’re the only ones here. After all, if other forms of life existed, wouldn&rsq...

According to Hans-Georg Moeller and Paul J. D’Ambrosio’s book, You and Your Profile, how identity is constituted today has radically changed in comparison to the past. Retracing the historical identity technologies, social critic, Lionel Trilling, categorizes the identity formation ...

Higher primates appear to be self-conscious, at least if the mirror test is accepted as a valid indication of self-consciousness. In this test, a red spot is placed on the animals forehead where the animal will only be able to see it in a mirror. Most animals do not recognize their image in the mirr...

During the experience, I was sitting outside at a massive venue. I was with several girls on a trip to a concert. As I sat outside in the blaring heat, it kicked in. I immediately regretted my decision for a couple of reasons. First, I am not too keen on large crowds, and second, I rarely take psych...