We like to believe we see the world as it truly is. That our perceptions, thoughts, and experiences are reliable windows into reality. But philosophy quietly interrupts this confidence with a haunting idea called the egocentric predicament. The term “egocentric predicament” means being trapped (predicament) in your own perspective (egocentric), unable to fully see reality outside your mind. It suggests that no matter how curious, rational, or open-minded we are, we can never

I went trekking on the Mission Creek Trail today. I reached the nearby stop by bus and then walked to the trailhead before starting my hike. As I began walking, a wide river flowed beside me in a long, straight stretch. Parts of it were frozen, with snow resting on the surface, while other sections continued to flow. The water was incredibly clear, and I could see pebbles resting at the bottom. Soon, I crossed a beautiful wooden bridge surrounded by tall pine trees. After the

Remember the beach and its waves that made you forget the world? The waves that took away your worries, stress, sadness along with it to the ocean? Have you ever thought what waves did to your mind? Here is the answer to why waves calm us. Humans have always felt a quiet pull toward the ocean. Even people who live far from the coast describe a sense of peace when they finally stand before it. The sight and sound of waves rolling in feels familiar, almost instinctive, as if so