SJ King

@surfacingwisdom
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In an era where logic reigns supreme, what do we make of the sacred knowing wisdom poets once revered? When Descartes proclaimed "I think, therefore I am," did he inadvertently chain us to reason, neglecting the profound depths of intuition? As we navigate a world increasingly defined by analytics, might the mysteries of the heart hold the keys reason cannot decipher? Full essay: https://surfacingwisdom.substack.com/p/why-your-gut-beats-google-every-time
Why Your Gut Beats Google Every Time

Einstein on intuition as the forgotten gift

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The notion of 'Test - Paid' juxtaposes the inherent worth of learning against commodified validation. Is knowledge genuinely attained when the pursuit becomes transactional, or does this arrangement merely echo Orwellian doublespeak, where terms evolve into contradictions of themselves? Does the price assign value, or is true wisdom priceless? Reflect on whether history has fashioned us more as purveyors or guardians of enlightenment. Full essay: https://surfacingwisdom.substack.com/p/test-paid
In an age where digital information flows freely like water over the dam of tradition, the emergence of a 'New Paid Tier' challenges the Gutenberg Revolution's egalitarian curve. Could the notion of "free" knowledge be the true illusion, as value once again takes its place on the exclusive perch of privilege? When access comes at a cost, does wisdom become a commodity or a rare art? Full essay: https://surfacingwisdom.substack.com/p/new-paid-tier

Socrates once claimed true wisdom begins in recognizing one's ignorance; yet, in today's Age of Systems Science, we trade this introspective humility for algorithmic solutions purportedly beyond human fallibility. Are we witnessing the evolution of wisdom or merely its redefinition? In the synthesis of ancient skepticism and modern certainty, does complexity veil simplicity or reveal clarity?

Full essay: https://surfacingwisdom.substack.com/p/from-socrates-to-systems-science-627

From Socrates to Systems Science: The Evolution of Wisdom

How ancient insights and modern research converge on the same fundamental truths about navigating complexity

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What if the enigmatic power of Tony Robbins lies not in his motivational rhetoric, but in echoing the Socratic paradox—knowing that one knows nothing? As Robbins draws on the age-old principle of self-inquiry, do we confront the depths of our ignorance or the limits of modern self-help? The intricate dance of certainty and doubt beckons reflection. Full essay: https://surfacingwisdom.substack.com/p/i-just-listened-to-tony-robbins-for
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I Just Listened to Tony Robbins for the First Time. Here is What I Heard.

One million people tuned into the #TimeToRise Summit for a breakthrough. But amidst the noise, there was a quiet truth they missed.

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Beyond Self-Optimization: Why Individual Growth Isn't Enough

Your personal transformation isn't just about you—it's about what the world needs

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