Making Philosophy Practical & Accessible

In An Age Of Distraction.

Intellectualism isn't dead. Philosophy isn’t just theory. It shapes how we think, live, and build the future. Yet today, deep thinking is drowned in noise, and wisdom is fading into distraction. My work bridges complex ideas with everyday reality, making the world’s greatest thoughts accessible and practical. If you’ve ever questioned the paradoxes of modern life, you’re in the right place. Let’s rethink the world: one idea at a time.

RETHINK EVERYTHING & RECLAIM YOUR PHILOSOPHY
Join thousands who are finding clarity in a world of noise.
DISCOVER PHILOSOPHY

Making Philosophy Practical & Accessible

In An Age Of Distraction.

Intellectualism isn't dead. Philosophy isn’t just theory. It shapes how we think, live, and build the future. Yet today, deep thinking is drowned in noise, and wisdom is fading into distraction. My work bridges complex ideas with everyday reality, making the world’s greatest thoughts accessible and practical. If you’ve ever questioned the paradoxes of modern life, you’re in the right place. Let’s rethink the world: one idea at a time.

RETHINK EVERYTHING & RECLAIM YOUR PHILOSOPHY
Join thousands who are finding clarity in a world of noise.
DISCOVER PHILOSOPHY

Melvin Poh:

"Knowledge And Wisdom Shall Be The Stability Of Our Times."

In today’s world, philosophy is often forgotten, drowned out by surface-level thinking. We scroll endlessly, but rarely stop to ask why. The deeper questions are sidelined, yet they are more urgent than ever. In an age of rapid change, anxiety, and division, philosophy offers something powerful: clarity. Not as an academic luxury, but as a compass for how we live, lead, and connect. To rediscover philosophy is to rediscover ourselves and I believe we must do it together, one question, one conversation, one insight at a time.

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I see myself as a modern philosopher and entrepreneur, who not only wrestles with life’s deepest questions but also build innovative solutions to bring those answers to light. To me, philosophy isn’t confined to theory; it must be lived, shared, and applied. I create platforms for bright minds to gather and collaborate, places where ideas aren’t just discussed, but turned into action. Through this, I aim to elevate our collective thinking and bring wisdom into today’s fast-changing world.

I see myself as a modern philosopher and entrepreneur, who not only wrestles with life’s deepest questions but also build innovative solutions to bring those answers to light. To me, philosophy isn’t confined to theory; it must be lived, shared, and applied. I create platforms for bright minds to gather and collaborate, places where ideas aren’t just discussed, but turned into action. Through this, I aim to elevate our collective thinking and bring wisdom into today’s fast-changing world.

"The World Doesn't Need More Noise. It needs more thought."

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OPEN ACCESS KNOWLEDGE FOR THE WORLD

My team and I have been on a mission of making the collective knowledge of Asia and the wider region, free to everyone. We launched Empirics, an open-access knowledge sharing platform. To date, we have published over 1 million open-access articles in the wide field of social sciences, without any form of commercialisation or restriction.

The objective of Empirics is to make knowledge free and accessible to the world. Simultaneously, we want to create a new paradigm in the world of publishing, one that is unrestricted by commercialisation; yet defined by valuable insights.
The Empirical Purpose
Empirics has facilitated the widespread knowledge exchange of individuals throughout Asia and the world. It has published over 1 million articles, provided a platform for over 100,000 authors and is actively accessed from 120 countries.
The Empirical Impact
We imagine a world where knowledge is accessibly free, incredibly relevant and wildly engaging to people of all generations. Where we provide people an avenue for meaningful discourse and exchange, In the process bringing deep enrichment, fulfilment and growth to all.
The Empirical Vision
Our organisation is committed to creating the largest repository of knowledge on our publishing platform; from which, we will work to deliver knowledge to the world in innovative, engaging and revolutionary ways through the medium of business and technology.
The Empirical Plan

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💡1 Minute #Philosophy • 🤳🏻Baudrillard On Instagram

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💡1 Minute #Philosophy • 🤳🏻Baudrillard On Instagram
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💡1 Minute #Philosophy • 🧑🏻‍🏫We`re Stuck In Highschool

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💡1 Minute #Philosophy • 🧑🏻‍🏫We're Stuck In Highschool
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🍎🧑🏻‍🏫We’re taught that freedom means endless choice. But when everything is possible, nothing feels certain. The truth is, most people aren’t trapped by rules, they’re trapped by desire. We chase what others want. We confuse impulse with authenticity. But real freedom isn’t about removing limits. It’s about aligning your wants with what actually matters.Knowing what to want, that’s where clarity begins.

#PhilosophyInAction #ModernWisdom #IntentionalLiving #FreedomRedefined #MelvinPoh

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🍎🧑🏻‍🏫We’re taught that freedom means endless choice. But when everything is possible, nothing feels certain. The truth is, most people aren’t trapped by rules, they’re trapped by desire. We chase what others want. We confuse impulse with authenticity. But real freedom isn’t about removing limits. It’s about aligning your wants with what actually matters.Knowing what to want, that’s where clarity begins. #PhilosophyInAction #ModernWisdom #IntentionalLiving #FreedomRedefined #MelvinPoh
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💡20,000 Thinkers! This began as an attempt to think more deeply in a faded world. I never imagined that it would resonate so widely, or bring together a community of minds who value depth, clarity, and presence. To everyone who`s been part of this Empirical journey since the beginning...thank you. Your attention, your reflections, and your willingness to slow down in a fast world mean more than I can say. I firmly believe that philosophy belongs to everyone. That in thinking deeper, asking better questions, seeing better, we live better lives. And that even in silence, we are not alone. I can`t wait to see where this journey takes us. Those who have been with me since the beginning will find great sentimentality in these clips. From my heart, thank you.

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💡20,000 Thinkers! This began as an attempt to think more deeply in a faded world. I never imagined that it would resonate so widely, or bring together a community of minds who value depth, clarity, and presence. To everyone who's been part of this Empirical journey since the beginning...thank you. Your attention, your reflections, and your willingness to slow down in a fast world mean more than I can say. I firmly believe that philosophy belongs to everyone. That in thinking deeper, asking better questions, seeing better, we live better lives. And that even in silence, we are not alone. I can't wait to see where this journey takes us. Those who have been with me since the beginning will find great sentimentality in these clips. From my heart, thank you.
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💡1 Minute #Philosophy • 🏆Conformance Of Success

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💡1 Minute #Philosophy • 🏆Conformance Of Success
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💡1 Minute #Philosophy • 👼🏻Angel Of History

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💡1 Minute #Philosophy • 👼🏻Angel Of History
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Why do we miss our childhood?

Why do we miss our childhood?

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Why We Miss Our Childhood | The Philosophy Of Jean Jacques Rousseau

This is my Story.

This is my Story.

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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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My Upcoming Book

I will soon be launching my first published book. This upcoming book is a very personal work culminating from years of deep introspection, critical reflection and rigorous research. Stay tuned for its release!

My upcoming book explores and addresses our existential experience of dwelling in the digital age as modern human beings. I carefully examine the nature and relevance of philosophy in this modern age. Contemplating our modern values and how we may perhaps apply renewed perspectives based on philosophy and leading research to our personal lives in order to best navigate the increasingly complicated times that we find ourselves in. My book will be available in both print through major book stores as well as through all digital avenues. I look forward to sharing it with you.

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