“Civilization” by Niall Ferguson
Tag: history
Revival of Renaissance
With the rise in behavioral sciences, we may be entering another Renaissance period…
On Corrupted Authorities
There has been a lot of news going on about corrupted authorities, and we seem to be still stuck in … More
Knowledge as Luxe VS. Knowledge as Utility
Until fairly recently, cultural knowledge was something of luxe – so called “intellectuals” were those who lived affluent lives. They … More
Rationality, Assumption and History
Any human activity – whether it’s politics, sports or business- stands on the assumption that people act rationally. Take curling … More
Losing Appetite For Knowledge
We crave for food when we are hungry, and we despise food after eating too much that you feel sick… … More
What History Has Taught Me #1
What is “ought to” now does not have to stay “ought to” forever I feel like people tend to quickly … More
“I am born with a past”
By Alasdair Macintyre I have always thought past wrongs of my country is not my responsibility. I was aware of … More
“We Are Marching toward Death through Fire”
Reflection on Umberto Eco’s essay The Beauty of the Flame, from his book Inventing the Enemy “I am become Death, the … More
Third World War and the Olympic Games
This morning I read an interesting article on the Olympics Closing Ceremony. It says that North Korea is sending a … More