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Philosophy can often seem overly concerned with terribly abstract questions, such as whether chairs truly exist. However, the questions of philosophy cover all areas of human interest. Perhaps most importantly, several philosophers have spent time on the question of how to live a happy, even joyful, life. Here, we look at four such philosophers, their ideas, and whether they took their own advice.  Zhuangzi on being more “spontaneous” Zhuangzi is both the name of a Taoist philosopher and a book on Taoist philosophy. The book was written sometime during China’s Warring States period (476–221 BC), and its influence made Zhuangzi, its aut...... Read Full article on HadNews

Master your anxiety. Unleash your genius | Jesse Eisenberg In the video titled "Master your anxiety. Unleash your genius | Jesse Eisenberg," the actor, writer, and director Jesse Eisenberg opens up about his struggles with anxiety and self-doubt and how he has used them as motivation in his career. Eisenberg talks about how negative motivators like fear, self-consciousness, and self-hatred often drive him to excel in his work. He shares his experiences of being a public figure and dealing with criticism, highlighting the importance of creating a bubble to protect his creativity. Eisenberg also delves into his experience as a director, admit...... Read Full article on HadNews

Do you have an uncle who believes vaccines cause autism but refuses to study the reams of research showing them to be safe? What about a friend who avoids information about factory animal farming so they can eat cheap meat guilt-free? Or how about that CEO who claims their business is ethically minded, yet doesn’t investigate its supply chain for exploitation of the environment or the impoverished? Each is an example of what psychologists call willful ignorance — the intentional act of avoiding information that reveals the negative consequences of one’s actions. Not to judge: We all have a place in our lives where we look the other way and p...... Read Full article on HadNews