Philosophy: Beyond Questioning Lies the Pursuit of Answers

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Philosophy should not be limited to the historical study of profound questions but should emphasize the active pursuit of answers. The traditional focus on reciting great philosophers and their inquiries, such as Descartes, diverges from the field's potential to engage with contemporary problems and solutions. The intersection of philosophy with other disciplines, like science, is crucial for meaningful exploration. Modern philosophy should prioritize multidisciplinary approaches that seek innovative answers rather than merely analyzing past thoughts. Embracing the risk of proposing new ideas invigorates philosophical discourse and fosters genuine engagement.

Riva Tez is one of the freest writers I know. It’s as if the boundaries of conventional thinking don’t apply to her. She’s allergic to dogma and passionate about questioning the taboos of our time, and her obsessive research gene has given her a knack for stumbling upon forgotten and under-explored ideas.

She’s a singular human being. Part of her brilliance is the way she combines her love for Rilke’s poetry with an interest in philosophy, theology, and consciousness. In all three areas, she goes right after dogma — and by asking the questions that only she can ask, she finds the answers that only she can find.

In a world of people who are obsessed with optimization, Riva is passionately unoptimized; in a culture of people who are obsessed with the news, Riva has cut out almost all the contemporary noise from Netflix to the New York Times.

If you feel constrained in your writing or thinking, this episode is for you. An hour with Riva will free you from the trappings of your mind, unleash your creative spirit, and lift your head up to a divine calling.

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