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The Colosseum Strategy: How Spectacles Make Us Forget Our Problems

 At the heart of how we act (and how we are governed) lies a simple trick: redirection . When things get too difficult or unpleasant, we simply organize something shiny and exciting to distract us. This strategy works everywhere—from our minds to the world’s largest nations and corporations. 1. Ancient Rome: Bread and Circuses We’ve all heard of the Colosseum. Why did the emperors build it? It wasn’t just for the love of sports. When people are poor, hungry, and angry at the authorities, the best "medicine" is gladiator battles . While the crowd screams in the stands, they forget they have nothing to eat. "Bread and circuses" is the oldest way to make people look in the wrong direction.  2. Political "Fireworks" In politics, things haven't changed much. Is there an economic crisis or a corruption scandal? Expect an immediate grand parade, a national celebration, or the loud announcement of a "revolutionary" new idea. The goal is to create eno...
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Why a Sharp Mind Beats a Fat Wallet Every Time

 A competent advisor is more valuable than any fortune. This short aphorism drives home a powerful truth: intellectual capital and wisdom far outweigh material wealth in both importance and utility. It sounds a bit like something your grandma would tell you while handing you two bucks for ice cream, right? But if you think about it, there’s some serious, hard-hitting logic behind it. Money is just paper or digits in a banking app, while competence is the "software" that actually makes things happen. Here are some real-life scenarios for you to evaluate: Imagine a scenario where a pipe bursts in your bathroom, rapidly transforming your apartment into an indoor swimming pool. You could have a million dollars in your account, but in that exact moment, those numbers won’t stop the water. Could you please identify who knows which valve to turn and how to plug the leak within five minutes? That person is your personal Messiah. Their advice and skill in that moment are worth more th...

When it comes to other people's sins, we are judges... When it comes to our own, we are lawyers

 When it comes to other people's sins, we immediately put on the black robe and become ruthless judges, but when it comes to our  offspring, we suddenly become the most expensive lawyers in the world.  Take social media, for example. You scroll through Facebook or TikTok and see an “influencer” or even someone you know who has done something stupid—for example, parked in a double space or uploaded a slightly provocative photo. We immediately take on the role of moral judge. “Look at how arrogant he is.” “Doesn’t he have any shame?” “Where is the education?”—the comments rain down, and the verdict is final and without appeal.  However, just an hour later, we ourselves stop “just for a minute” at the emergency lights in front of the bakery, blocking all traffic. And then our inner lawyer begins his plea: “But I’m in a hurry.” “There was nowhere else to go.” “The child is hungry.” “This is just for a moment; he’s not like those real brats.” The source is absolutely...

There is No Wrong Choice, Only Consequences

 We often live with the pressure of making the "right" or "wrong" decision. But the truth is, the idea of a perfect choice is an illusion. What feels right for one person might be wrong for another. It all depends on your values and your goals. Every decision we make merely creates a new opportunity. The philosophy here is simple: don’t regret your choice; instead, prepare for what comes next. The result is not a "reward" or a "punishment"—it is just a logical outcome. Career: Staying or Moving Abroad? Many believe it is "right" to move to another country to earn more money for their children's future. Others believe it is "right" to stay because time with family is priceless. Both are correct.   If you move, you  gain financial security and a higher standard of living, but you miss birthdays, holidays, and final moments with elderly parents.   If you stay, you  enjoy the support of your community and see your children g...

Having your opinion doesn't make you smart, stupid, or a rebel

But having it, backed up by facts, keeps you sober in a world that often prefers emotions over truth.  Your opinion is not just “I think so; you are stupid.” The general opinion is convenient. When most people believe something, it is easy to join in. After all—“so many people can’t be wrong,” right? But it is not always true. Manipulation works when it seems like “general agreement.” Your opinion should be based on facts, not emotions or the crowd. But history is full of examples when “everyone” was wrong. These are just a few of my simple observations.  Many people express their opinion about the Green Deal. Many people support it, and many are against it. It's a matter of personal preference. However, the most intriguing aspect is that those who installed air conditioning now dislike this deal. The unpleasant smell from the stove is gone, but the price of electricity has increased. However, when they go out on the balcony and smell coal from the neighbors' chimneys, they us...

Stop Counting Stars: A Modern Take on The Little Prince & Big Data

 If you’ve read Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s The Little Prince , you probably remember the businessman on the fourth planet. He was so busy counting stars that he didn’t even look up when the Prince arrived. "Five hundred and one million, six hundred and twenty-two thousand, seven hundred and thirty-one," he muttered, obsessed with "possessing" things he couldn’t even touch. If we drop this Businessman into 2025, he wouldn’t be using a paper ledger. He’d be sitting in a dark room with three monitors, obsessing over Bitcoin charts, Instagram reach, and Big Data. This is why his story serves as a crucial warning for our digital age. 1. Data is the New "Golden Stuff." The Businessman called stars "little golden things that make lazy people dream." Today, we have our own version: Likes, Followers, and Impressions. We hoard digital data like it’s gold. We feel "rich" when our follower count goes up, but just like the Businessman, we often do...

People's problems?- They are unlikely to ever disappear

They are unlikely to ever disappear. There are millions of problems in one individual. The biggest flaw of a person is to constantly look for reasons for his problems in someone or something; this is already the biggest problem for the individual. This behavior creates a chain reaction, similar to falling dominoes. Especially if you use up your energy in this direction. Over time, your energy returns to you like a boomerang. It goes back to him. No matter how educated he is, eventually a problem comes to him, and he, struggling to protect himself, becomes a participant in it. Regardless of whether he is calm or indifferent, he must take a side depending on the circumstances. Everyone knows that there is already one god, but it is perceived differently in different languages. Because of the ways of the prophets, division is a fact. The one problem that is not known may take another thousand years to solve. The other big problem is the different colors of people's skin. While the col...