Study spirit returning to itself in time. ”Study spirit returning to itself in time i.e., in the long procession of historical cultures and individuals.” — Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel Written by Baron von Münchausen™ 2026-06-042026-06-04 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
3 forms of Reverentia It comes from Latin reverentia (“awe, respect”), from the verb revereri (“to stand in awe of, respect, fear”), which breaks down as re- (intensive prefix) + vereri (“to stand in awe of, fear, respect”). This traces to the Proto-Indo-European root *wer- (3) meaning “to perceive, watch out for” (related to words like “aware” or “wary”). […] Written by Baron von Münchausen™ 2026-06-042026-06-04 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
#5: Break patterns to discover better ones Break patterns or, How the Civilised Man Becomes Dangerous Again “Civilization is but a thin veneer stretched across the passions of the human heart.” — Bill Moyers Indulge me, dear reader, in a quiet truth most men die without ever tasting: the highest patterns are not built by blind repetition alone, but by the deliberate, […] Written by Baron von Münchausen™ 2026-04-152026-04-16 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
#1: Read a book each week of the year During an interview, Bill Gates and Warren Bu:et were asked to choose a superpower that would 'upgrade' their lives. Both independently gave the same answer: “Being able to read super fast.” Buffet added, “I’ve probably wasted 10 years reading slowly.” Written by Baron von Münchausen™ 2026-04-102026-04-15 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Thank You for Smoking; a Post-Mormon Parable In Thank You for Smoking, Aaron Eckhart (an ex-mormon) plays Nick Naylor—a charming, morally ambiguous spokesperson for Big Tobacco. He doesn’t smoke, but he defends smokers. He doesn’t push addiction, but he champions choice. For many, the film is a satirical jab at corporate spin and ethical relativism. But for someone coming out of Mormonism, it reads like a secret gospel of freedom. Written by Baron von Münchausen™ 2025-07-222025-07-22 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Inception: The Dream is Real Inception is an action film designed to communicate a set of complex ideas to its audience and builds a world of ideas around some big philosophical questions. Written by Baron von Münchausen™ 2025-06-122025-06-29 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey; The Path to Enlightenment & How to Create a Modern Myth The ultimate sci-fi movie, and the “big bang” of filmmaking. Written by Baron von Münchausen™ 2024-07-162026-04-14 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
4 Stages of Cognitive Development → Cognitive development through four stages: the evolving nature of knowledge acquisition and understanding. Written by Baron von Münchausen™ 2024-07-162025-08-10 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
10 Stages of Ego Development → From Symbiotic to Ironist, overviewing how individuals evolve in self-awareness, complexity, and leadership. Written by Baron von Münchausen™ 2024-07-162025-06-21 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
9 Stages of Worldview Development → A framework detailing the evolution of cultures and human psychology through eight stages, each with distinct values and worldviews. Written by Baron von Münchausen™ 2024-07-162025-06-22 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked