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I believe Socrates is right about us being like prisoners in the cave without philosophical education. Allegory of the Cave shows how although the prisoners see the land of shadows…..these shadows are not a representation of the real word, instead they are replicas of what is out there. In the same way, we view the world only in the way that it seems to look like. In order to get closer to the “reality”, we have to stop being like prisoners and start living and learning. There is so much more than what just our five senses can capture. Philosophy can be liberating because it takes out that thought that the “sky is the limit.” It also allows people to distinguish the difference between ignorance and knowledge. Therefore, I do believe Socrates is right to be so pessimistic about life without philosophy.

"This is how I found myself attending In The Heights in the middle of Long Island, NY being produced by a white majority with an entirely white audience in an experience that left my insides twisted." ✍🏽: Rebecca YS Perez • It's been a long time since I've promoted my blog here, and I thought I should share the post I made back in April about my experience going to see In The Heights recently. It was a heartbreaking experience as a proud POC, and I think it raises a lot of questions of who has the control in producing the diverse arts that are now being shared. Have you had any experiences with diverse are in a mostly white place? • Check out my post on my blog. My website is in my description box. • • • #diversity #intheheights #linmanuelmiranda #broadway #weneeddiversity #brownfaceinawhiteplace #poc #musical

#Stanford authors events. Claiming space and power #bethechange #equity #writerslife #weneeddiversity (en Stanford University)

#Repost @oliverwinfree with @repostapp ・・・ Lovely to meet so many cool authors at the Fitzroy Children's Literature Festival! @muirmoir @healy_walton @gabriellewangbooks and Ozge Alkan #kidslit #litfest #fitzroy #Melbourne #weneeddiversity

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Please read: . A lot of things have happened in the wake of the US election. I can almost hear you groan now, but bear with me... . I'm in no way into politics, but I am a strong believer in this thing called "basic human decency". . So if you're one of the targetted minorities, just know: my inbox is open. I might not answer right away, but I will answer. You're not alone. . In case you want to do something more besides being a decent human. There's actually a few things you can do, right here in the community. . In case you aren't sure whether to get this box in December, @thenerdybookwormbox is donating £1 of every December Box to @aclu_nationwide . So, if you want to help a bit, but don't know how, then this might be a way. . Another wonderful initiative is by @eviebookish, she has designed a wonderful sticker to show your support for equality. Apart from being gorgeous, she will also donate the money from those stickers to charity. . I strongly suggest that you share the word about these two initiatives. Not just to others who might want to join, but also to show any of your friends that they are loved, valued and that we will help fight for them in any way we can. And if you know of other initiatives here in the bookish community, please let me know. This is important, not just for Americans, but for the whole world too. . #Bookstagram #books #yabooks #bibliophile #noh8te #nohate #lgbtqia #haveagayday #weneeddiversity #bookbox #sabaatahir

Woohooooooooo! So happy to get this from Macmillian today!! Been waiting on this rainbow beauty. Hooray, queer reads

Nic Hayes and Alice Sometimes thanking all their supporters for helping them with #fromtheouter. Great job! @theoutersanctumpodcast #aflforever #weneeddiversity (at Phoenix Park Malvern East)