Modern society has made incredible progress in science, technology, education, and communication. But it has also created a world filled with distractions, misinformation, and shallow thinking. So, the answer depends on how we define “smarter” and “ignorant.” In my article: Why the World is Going Backwards in the Presence of Abundant Knowledge, I examined the … Continue reading Has Modern Society Made Humans Smarter or More Ignorant?
Author: Victor Ojei
Should Children be Their Parent’s Retirement Plan?
I recently came across a lady’s post, “your kids are not your retirement plan. Raising them with the expectation they’ll take care of you in old age is emotional blackmail disguised as culture.” Emphasizing that parents should instead plan their future, and parent out of love, not investment. Posts like this carry mix feelings. In … Continue reading Should Children be Their Parent’s Retirement Plan?
Be Careful What You Wish For
Picsart image Sometimes in life, we dream of something better: a new job, a new friend, a new relationship, a new leader, or even a new life. We imagine how perfect it would be and how it will solve all our problems. But many times, what we wish for may not be what we truly … Continue reading Be Careful What You Wish For
Where do you see yourself when you grow up?
The big question… hah hah Life is like a book, designed specifically for each individuals as they come. Now this book is empty. One can write what ever story they wish, except for the story to stick, one can’t write anything without the help of the designer. Also, one’s story has to align with the … Continue reading Where do you see yourself when you grow up?
What do you know about racism?
Racism! So simple a word, yet echoes in silence, breeding hatred, pain, and fear in it wake. Almost every individual who is of age, somehow have an opinion about racism, as they are either assumed to be a perpetrator or a victim of it. But, what exactly is this racism? Many are of the belief … Continue reading What do you know about racism?
Is freedom without purpose a cage without locks?
We often think of freedom as the ability to do whatever we want, whenever we want. No rules, no limits. It sounds great at first but is it really? I have written multiple articles about freedom, so not to re-examine it again; this article will focus strictly on the above subject. Imagine one in a … Continue reading Is freedom without purpose a cage without locks?
The Art of Asking Questions
In a world saturated with information, the ability to ask the right question is more valuable than ever. While answers or perhaps what seems like answers are abundant, and often a Google search away, the quality of the answers we receive or uncover depends largely on the quality of the questions we ask. I wrote … Continue reading The Art of Asking Questions
The Plaque of Assumption Stems from Individual Perceptions
This topic might not seem like much, however, the very essence of this discussion is most likely present in the subconscious of every reader of this write up. It is a thought pattern. Have you ever made conclusions about situations or events without knowing the full facts? That is called assumption. Assumptions are judgments or … Continue reading The Plaque of Assumption Stems from Individual Perceptions
The Liberation of Mankind
Should one come to evaluate the world as it is today, even further from its historic chains of events, one will come to understand something for a fact, that so long that mankind exist, the world will always at some point be in chaos. Why have i come to this conclusion? Because it is the … Continue reading The Liberation of Mankind
Why Criticism should Come with Respect
No one likes to be criticized, judged, or lectured. Everyone likes to be acknowledged. Criticism could be uncomfortable, discouraging, and often makes one defensive. Whether it’s at home, work, or in our social circles, these interactions rarely lead to positive outcomes. The truth is most individuals want to feel heard and respected. When one acknowledge … Continue reading Why Criticism should Come with Respect
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