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“Much of contemporary "realism" turns out to be just a variation on good old fashioned fatalism: people feel relieved of responsibility by recourse to the concept of 'nature'. By nature, however, we are born ignorant. Therefore should we try not to learn? Some people produce more than the usual amount of androgens and therefore become excessively aggressive. Does that mean we should freely express violence? We cannot. Submission to genetic programming can become dangerous, because it leaves us helpless.”

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Book:Flow: the psychology of optimal experience
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Flow: the psychology of optimal experience

This book investigates the phenomenon of flow, a state of concentration and engagement where individuals experience a sense of timelessness and complete absorption in their activities. The author examines the psychological underpinnings of flow and its implications for personal and professional development. more

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Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi is a renowned psychologist known for his research on the concept of flow. His work focuses on human creativity and happiness, particularly the psychological state of being fully immersed in an activity. more

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