In Ancient times, mental training was reserved for the elite.
Slaves werenāt taught philosophy or logic. Thinking too much could spark rebellion.
In Rome, rhetoric was a weapon of the upper class. The masses were entertained, not educated.
In the Ottoman Empire, criticalā¦
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It appears when ambition grows faster than mental ability ā when someone wants more than they can currently manage, cognitively,ā¦
We televise sports, celebrate musicians, and idolize influencers ā yet thinkers stand in the shadows.
In the past, intellectuals were at the center of culture. Where are they now?
In ancient Athens, the sharpest minds debated in public squares. In Rome, orators trained forā¦
You donāt grow your #brain by solving easy problems.
You grow it like muscle ā with harder challenges, more reps, and no shortcuts.
Mental hacks are snacks. Real growth takes weight.
Pandas can remember where they left their food, solve simple puzzles, and spend hours focused on one task.
Meanwhile, some people forget why they walked into a room.
Be more #panda. #brain
In ancient times, we settled disputes with blood.
Two armies. Or two champions. Or two men at dawn, pistols drawn.
Conflict meant combat.
Whoever survived was right.
Whoever died - was wrong.
Gladiators fought for empire.
Duels defended honor.
Wars decided who ruled the world.ā¦
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