Tag: philosophy
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The Week in Review From Condom Factories to $40 Trillion in Debt
Reading Time: 6 minutes A look back at BeingKevin’s week of history, news, books, humor, philosophy, personal stories and life as an American living in Brazil.
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The Last Time: Why We Never Know When a Moment Will Be Our Last
Reading Time: 4 minutesWe rarely know when a moment will be our last. Looking back at childhood, hockey, retirement, and my father, I wonder what we would change.
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Daily Writing Prompt 21-Aug: If you could relive one day from your past, which day would it be and why?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWhy choosing one day to relive is impossible for a parent when every child’s birth holds its own unforgettable meaning, love, and place in your heart.
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Free Will and Common Sense: Is Common Sense Really Common?
Reading Time: 2 minutesCommon sense isn’t as universal as we think. Discover how free will, learning, and experience shape the choices each of us makes.
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BeingKevin Weekly Review: August 10–16, 2026 | Books, History, News & More
Reading Time: 8 minutes A look back at BeingKevin’s week of August 10–16, featuring daily prompts, books, history, news, AI, philosophy and plenty to think about.
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Are Our Choices Ever Truly Free?
Reading Time: 4 minutesIf our choices are shaped by experience, culture, education, and psychology, are they ever truly free? A philosophical look at free will.
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BeingKevin Weekly Recap: Free Will, History, Brazilian Food, Books & Life in Rio — August 3–9, 2026
Reading Time: 10 minutesThis week on BeingKevin: free will, history, Brazilian food, books, retirement, pets, education, satire, and life in Rio from August 3–9.
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Can a Predetermined Universe Coexist with Free Will?
Reading Time: 3 minutesCan free will exist in a predetermined universe? Explore predestination, moral responsibility, and one of philosophy’s oldest debates.
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Weekly Recap: Brazil Life, History, Free Will, & Top Blog Picks
Reading Time: 7 minutesExplore this week’s highlights: Rio street life, Apollo 11 history, philosophical debates, childhood memories, and top blog posts from around WP!