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In An Age Of Confusion, Philosophy Matters.

Making Philosophy Practical & Accessible

Because depth should not be a luxury.

Philosophy isn’t dead. It shapes how we think, live, and build the future. But in our shallow world, depth is disappearing. My work bridges timeless wisdom for everyday life—personal, practical, and relevant.

REDISCOVER PHILOSOPHY FOR THE MODERN AGE.
Join thousands rediscovering philosophy with me in an age of confusion.
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"Knowledge And Wisdom Shall Be The Stability Of Our Times."

We live in a world driven by speed and surface thinking, one that often leaves philosophy behind. But in times of uncertainty, disconnection, and despair, we need it more than ever. Not as theory, but as a way to make sense of modern life. Philosophy helps us live with clarity, lead with depth, and connect with what truly matters. To return to philosophy is to return to ourselves.

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I am a public intellectual and an award winning social entrepreneur, on a quest to explore life’s deepest questions and build meaningful solutions from them. For me, philosophy is not just theory; it must be lived, applied, and shared. I create spaces where thoughtful minds come together not only to reflect, but to act. My goal is to elevate how we think and bring wisdom back into a world that moves too fast.

I am a public intellectual and an award winning social entrepreneur, on a quest to explore life’s deepest questions and build meaningful solutions from them. For me, philosophy is not just theory; it must be lived, applied, and shared. My goal is to elevate how we think and bring wisdom back into a world that moves too fast.

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My Story: Why I started sharing online - Melvin Poh

In tonight's late chat, I ponder about how boredom haunts us and I take a look of at the essence of boredom and whether there is a philosophical cure to boredom by drawing upon Arthur Schopenhauer's work. [0:00] Introduction [1:00] The Philosophy Of Boredom [2:30] The Pendulum Of Arthur Schopenhauer [3:47] Curing Boredom [6:52] Conclusion

In tonight's late chat, I ponder about how boredom haunts us and I take a look of at the essence of boredom and whether there is a philosophical cure to boredom by drawing upon Arthur Schopenhauer's work.

[0:00] Introduction
[1:00] The Philosophy Of Boredom
[2:30] The Pendulum Of Arthur Schopenhauer
[3:47] Curing Boredom
[6:52] Conclusion

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The Philosophical Cure To Boredom | Philosophy Of Boredom

In this evening chat, I ponder on the power of beliefs. Beliefs have incredible power to shape our societies and our very lives. Yet we have never really stopped to think whether the beliefs we carry are actually good for us. Even if we wanted to do that, how would we know which beliefs are good or bad? Is there a proper approach to this? I share some thoughts drawn from my reading of Abu Nasr Al-Farabi. [0:00] Introduction [0:37] Personal Beliefs? [0:59] The Lack Of Examination [1:41] The Morality Of Beliefs [2:42] The Experiment Of Control [4:40] The Evidence Of Beliefs [5:46] Incomplete Picture [6:50] Perfect Knowledge & Abu Nasr Al-Farabi [8:23] Bayesian Mathematics & Certainty Of Beliefs [11:20] Our Mental Garden Of Beliefs [12:05] Conclusion

In this evening chat, I ponder on the power of beliefs. Beliefs have incredible power to shape our societies and our very lives. Yet we have never really stopped to think whether the beliefs we carry are actually good for us. Even if we wanted to do that, how would we know which beliefs are good or bad? Is there a proper approach to this? I share some thoughts drawn from my reading of Abu Nasr Al-Farabi.

[0:00] Introduction
[0:37] Personal Beliefs?
[0:59] The Lack Of Examination
[1:41] The Morality Of Beliefs
[2:42] The Experiment Of Control
[4:40] The Evidence Of Beliefs
[5:46] Incomplete Picture
[6:50] Perfect Knowledge & Abu Nasr Al-Farabi
[8:23] Bayesian Mathematics & Certainty Of Beliefs
[11:20] Our Mental Garden Of Beliefs
[12:05] Conclusion

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How Do We Know If Our Beliefs Are Bad? | The Philosophy Of Bad Beliefs

In this evening chat, I take a look at whether our online personas and identities are really an accurate extension of us and who we are. Often times we are told that people are fake online; in truth, there is much more to be explored in how we define ourselves. We will look at the work of Erving Goffman and William James in our discussions. [0:00] A Personal Message [2:06] Introduction [3:10] We Are All Online [3:54] The Flat Planes Of The Internet? [5:49] The Presentation Of Our Selves, Erving Goffman [7:00] Our Many Sides [8:49] The Fragmentation Of Our Identity? [9:33] The Real Core Of Who We Are [10:20] Conclusion

In this evening chat, I take a look at whether our online personas and identities are really an accurate extension of us and who we are. Often times we are told that people are fake online; in truth, there is much more to be explored in how we define ourselves. We will look at the work of Erving Goffman and William James in our discussions.

[0:00] A Personal Message
[2:06] Introduction
[3:10] We Are All Online
[3:54] The Flat Planes Of The Internet?
[5:49] The Presentation Of Our Selves, Erving Goffman
[7:00] Our Many Sides
[8:49] The Fragmentation Of Our Identity?
[9:33] The Real Core Of Who We Are
[10:20] Conclusion

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Are We All Fake Online? | How Real Are Our Online Identities & Personas?

Life can be chaotic. Through the chaos, we often feel lost, confused and challenged. Yet surprisingly, German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche urged us to embrace and welcome the chaos as a prerequisite to true living. [0:00] Introduction [0:53] Paradox Of Zarathustra [1:30] Definition Of Chaos [2:28] Astrophysics Of Stars [3:30] Beauty Of The Night Sky [4:03] Chaos Of Human Life [5:44] Beauty Of Chaos [7:43] Grandeur Human Stars [8:11] Conclusion

Life can be chaotic. Through the chaos, we often feel lost, confused and challenged. Yet surprisingly, German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche urged us to embrace and welcome the chaos as a prerequisite to true living.

[0:00] Introduction
[0:53] Paradox Of Zarathustra
[1:30] Definition Of Chaos
[2:28] Astrophysics Of Stars
[3:30] Beauty Of The Night Sky
[4:03] Chaos Of Human Life
[5:44] Beauty Of Chaos
[7:43] Grandeur Human Stars
[8:11] Conclusion

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Dealing With Life's Chaos With Nietzschean Philosophy

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