Category Archives: Aesthetics

Sexual Desires, Mind-Body Dualism, and Somatic Practices

Posted on June 12, 2017 by shaunmiller

This is a somewhat lengthy post. You can read to tl;dr summary if you scroll toward the bottom. In Ann J. Cahill’s article, “Sexual Desire, Inequality, and Transformation,” she argues for an ethical transformation so that your sexual desires do not … Continue reading →

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Let’s See What’s in the News Today (April 12, 2016)

Posted on April 12, 2016 by shaunmiller

Advice A nice blog post about advice from Daniel Dennett on how to think philosophically. Art A cool photo project where you can see the borders between two, sometimes three, countries in Europe. Ethics Stoic spiritual exercises part i. Stoic … Continue reading →

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Let’s See What’s in the News Today (Apr. 20, 2015)

Posted on April 20, 2015 by shaunmiller

Aesthetics Every noise ever! Economics The Ontology of Money Education Studies show that to retain what you just studied, go to the gym right after studying. Alice Dreger sat in her son’s sex-ed class in high school.  This is what … Continue reading →

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Let’s See What’s in the News Today (Apr. 14, 2015)

Posted on April 14, 2015 by shaunmiller

Aesthetics A cool video of 100 years of beauty in Korea.  It gets surreal when it hits the 1950s:  Economics The more you live in a place with income inequality, the more likely people will purchase items to give them … Continue reading →

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Let’s See What’s in the News Today (March 16, 2015)

Posted on March 16, 2015 by shaunmiller

Aesthetics Terminally ill patients went to Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam as their dying wish. Climate Global warming may result in a 50% increase of lightening strikes in the US in upcoming years. Culture If you googled “how much does a _____ cost?” … Continue reading →

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Impression, Attraction, and Imprints

Posted on March 10, 2015 by shaunmiller

Justin Bartels has a unique gallery showcasing what women have to go through to attract.  The results are imprints on their skin from their binding apparel they have to wear.  Here are some examples below:   check out the rest.

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Wonder and Knowledge

Posted on January 21, 2015 by shaunmiller

People often seek knowledge because of the wonder behind it.  But as soon as we obtain the knowledge, does the wonder go away?  Lorraine Daston has a fascinating article about wonder, knowledge, science, and inquiry: Therein lies the paradox of … Continue reading →

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Can one Know that Something is Beautiful, but not Experience it?

Posted on September 9, 2013 by shaunmiller

Suppose someone approached you and said, “X is beautiful, but it’s a shame that I can’t experience it.”  Would that make sense to you? When it comes to beauty, there are two types: sensual and intellectual.  I’ll start with the … Continue reading →

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Let’s See What’s in the News Today (Aug. 11, 2013)

Posted on August 11, 2013 by shaunmiller

Art Touching Strangers is an art project where total strangers embrace each other as if they knew each other, but they are total strangers. Economics Wal-Mart’s worst nightmare. Fashion This is how clothes should fit. Justice Wanna donate to charity … Continue reading →

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Let’s See What’s in the News Today: 01/15/2012

Posted on January 15, 2012 by shaunmiller

Aesthetics Photography in the style of ancient Chinese art. A guide on buying a camera. Books An interactive account of Dante’s Divine Comedy. Culture Humans in big gatherings Economics Facts about Gold. A visualization of the economic inequality in America. … Continue reading →

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