Tag: heartbreak
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Crimes of Consciousness
“Our knowledge of the world consists of systems of ideas that we construct in our imagination without being conscious of doing so. Some…” The sentence blurred as my eyelids grew heavy. Penn Handwerker’s The Origin of Cultures slid off my chest, its thesis about individual choices shaping society dissolving into the static of sleep. My…
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The Expectation of “Having No Expectation”
Relationships are the heart of our lives, the threads that connect us to others and weave the fabric of society. They are both a source of profound joy and inevitable vulnerability. We yearn for intimacy, understanding, and shared experiences, yet we also fear the pain of disappointment, rejection, and loss. This delicate balance between the desire for connection and the fear of…
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Beyond Addiction: The Neuroscience of Grief and Breakup
What drives us? What motivates our actions, shapes our choices, and colors our experiences? Is it the pursuit of pleasure, the avoidance of pain, or something more profound? The age-old quest for happiness, fulfilment, and an enriching life has propelled humanity forward, yet it seems our very pursuit of pleasure often leads us down the winding path of pain. This inherent paradox is deeply ingrained…