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Ego and Moral Burden

I was reading the book “1Q84” by Haruki Murakami and this sentence raised my focus “But once the ego is born into this world, it has to shoulder morality” as I think it touched on profound philosophical and existential themes. Let’s break it down: In summary, this quote encapsulates the idea that moral awareness and responsibility are inextricably linked to the emergence of the ego. … Continue reading Ego and Moral Burden

How to Overcome Difficulties with the Ganbatte

Japanese people have an incredible ability to recover from catastrophes of any kind. After World War II that left the country in ruins, in just thirty years Japan became the second largest economy in the world, becoming leaders in the electronics sector in the eighties and nineties. How could the Japanese economic miracle happen? The answer has to do with an expression that we should … Continue reading How to Overcome Difficulties with the Ganbatte