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Martin Janello @martinjanello.bsky.social · 31m

Some people like to read about traditional or current philosophers. That's fine. But it can waste a lot of time if you are looking for ideas to benefit you. If the latter is your goal, I recommend an approach that prompts you to develop these ideas. This is what my work is about.

Martin Janello @martinjanello.bsky.social · 2h

a time when we listen
to loudmouths
to drown out the pains
of our inner voices

“Knowing” series
of philosophical quotes and poems, Book 4.
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Martin Janello @martinjanello.bsky.social · 3h

"The cause of all sins in every case lies in the person's excessive love of self."

Plato

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Martin Janello @martinjanello.bsky.social · 5h

i know i’m i
at least i think
but am i ai
someone else’s tink
or worse a lie
a computer’s blink

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Martin Janello @martinjanello.bsky.social · 7h

Philosophy will not be able to reclaim the status of a science as long or far as it a) does not apply the scientific method to itself and b) entertains belief-based constructs other than as hypotheses to be scientifically proven.

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Martin Janello @martinjanello.bsky.social · 9h

My Blog discusses aspects and tangents of the Philosophy of Happiness. You are invited to comment and inquire regarding my Blog entries, and to suggest new topics I might want to write about, using the Blog Participation Form. Visit the Blog tab of the website in my profile.

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Martin Janello @martinjanello.bsky.social · 11h

playing unconsciously
an out-of-body experience

“Knowing” series
of philosophical quotes and poems, Book 2.
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Martin Janello @martinjanello.bsky.social · 13h

The most insidious form of free speech suppression is self-censorship.

“Knowing” series
of philosophical quotes and poems, Book 1.
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Martin Janello @martinjanello.bsky.social · 15h

Philosophers are not gods. And much of what they say is nonsense. The job of philosophy professionals is to sift out what makes sense and dump the rest. But nobody has the guts or brains to do so. It is all great! Let's just swipe the worst under the carpet and not talk about it.

Martin Janello @martinjanello.bsky.social · 17h

Western civilization has gyrated into a kaleidoscopic fantasy world of pretenses and lies. No matter how we got here and who might try what to keep us confused and distracted, we have it in ourselves to clear our view and mind. See my work on this. Visit the site in my profile.

Martin Janello @martinjanello.bsky.social · 20h

my girl always stays my girl
no matter her condition or age
her smile makes me uncurl
from any sadness rage or frown
even when it was her
who wound me up or down

“Knowing” series, Book 5.
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Martin Janello @martinjanello.bsky.social · 22h

"We are all here on this planet, as it were, as tourists. ... It would be truly regrettable and sad if we were to spend that time aggravating the problems that afflict other people, animals, and the environment. The most important things is to be a good human being."

Dalai Lama

Martin Janello @martinjanello.bsky.social · 1d

As normative philosopher, I try to escape endless unproductive theorizing and make a constructive difference in the world. I spent 7 years writing a book intended to assist individuals in finding their own voice, their own philosophy. Visit the website in my profile.

Martin Janello @martinjanello.bsky.social · 1d

we may say myths
are unreal stories
but tell them for reasons
telling on us

“Knowing” series
of philosophical quotes and poems, Book 3.
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Martin Janello @martinjanello.bsky.social · 1d

"The very concept of objective truth is fading out of the world. Lies will pass into history."

George Orwell

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Martin Janello @martinjanello.bsky.social · 1d

Some may think it unimportant or hyperbolic that I urge each of us to be a philosopher. This is no wonder since we are systematically programmed to leave non-functional thinking to others. But the failing state of the world calls on us to take our responsibility and future back.

Martin Janello @martinjanello.bsky.social · 1d

Professions attract matching psychological paratypes: Academic philosophy may attract reclusive personalities seeking refuge from a reality they have difficulties handling. They might seek security in its monastic order and solace in its assertions its questions have no answers.

Martin Janello @martinjanello.bsky.social · 1d

Some wonder what humanity will do after our support system is delegated to AI, robotics, and other automation? They believe this freedom is dangerous. How awfully shortsighted! There is so much for humans to do and to become. Please look at my work for this hopeful perspective.

Martin Janello @martinjanello.bsky.social · 1d

you are only free
if you can pack up and leave
choose commitments wisely

“Knowing” series
of philosophical quotes and poems, Book 1.
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Martin Janello @martinjanello.bsky.social · 1d

trying to come into our own
or be somebody
labors surprisingly hard to distinguish

“Knowing” series
of philosophical quotes and poems, Book 6.
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Martin Janello @martinjanello.bsky.social · 1d

Much effort is put into translating Hegel without succeeding. One difficulty is translating German generally with its meaningful word roots of syllables and its composite structure. The other is that Hegel recasts these into often only contextually defined specialized meanings.

Martin Janello @martinjanello.bsky.social · 1d

Saving humanity's long future by sacrificing the imminent is a zero-sum fallacy. Care for both is inseparable. Humanity must be presently secured to preserve its long-term future. A division of care would destabilize humanity to self-destruction. Visit the website in my profile.

Martin Janello @martinjanello.bsky.social · 1d

how much he'd like
to spread his wings
to shield her
from incoming fire
and how pathetic
this passion rings
in foil over sticks and wire

“Knowing” series
of philosophical quotes and poems, Book 4.
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Martin Janello @martinjanello.bsky.social · 1d

why give more attention
to those who give us less

“Knowing” series
of philosophical quotes and poems, Book 3.
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Martin Janello @martinjanello.bsky.social · 2d

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