Author name: Dante Sisofo

The other day I saw the cover of a newspaper here in Philadelphia, and it read “SEPTA SLASHER.” Who would want to use public transportation to get to work after reading this? Why does the news always promote fear?

Fear is hate

Also, at the back of every newspaper, they ask people that struggle with mental health, such as depression and anxiety, to call a phone number to receive treatment with a new drug study.

My thought is the more fear that is promoted, the more angry and divided people are. It’s also a good strategy to make people the perfect consumer. They’ll flip the page or turn the channel to the commercial that tells them to subscribe to Netflix and just sit at home, order food, and go to sleep.

Just assume they are all bots. People that use online forums like Reddit are stuck in the dungeon. Considering the future of AI and the photo realism it’s able to produce, the use of Instagram models, TikTok dancers, etc. will become obsolete. If anybody calls themselves an “influencer”, they are not. Also the idea of “content” sounds degrading, and, anybody that consumes this probably also enjoys eating McDonald’s.

The trend toward wearing watches is bad. Also, being dependent upon alarm clocks to wake up in the morning is also not good. People often believe that the winter days are “short “because of daylight savings time. To me, none of the stuff makes sense because I don’t look at the clock. I just set my biological clock. Circadian rhythm is king!

The Spartan agoge was a rigorous education and training program in ancient Sparta. It was mandatory for all male citizens, except for the firstborn son in the ruling houses. The program aimed to produce physically and mentally tough warriors. Key aspects included:

1. Age and Structure: Boys were enrolled at the age of seven and the training lasted until they were about 20 years old.
2. Physical Training: Emphasis was on physical fitness, endurance, and combat skills. Exercises included wrestling, gymnastics, and martial arts.
3. Military Training: From their teens, the trainees learned how to use weapons and engage in mock battles. They were also taught tactics and survival skills.
4. Mental and Moral Education: The agoge focused on discipline, loyalty to Sparta, and frugality. Lessons in music, dancing, and reading were also included but were less emphasized.
5. Living Conditions: The boys lived in communal barracks and were given minimal food and clothing to toughen them up. They were encouraged to supplement their rations by stealing, which was seen as a test of cunning and resourcefulness.
6. Social Structure and Teams: The boys were divided into teams (ageles), fostering camaraderie and competition.
7. Rites of Passage: Various rites of passage marked progress, including a secretive and dangerous rite known as the Krypteia.
8. Graduation: At around 20, those who completed the training were inducted into the Spartan army.

The agoge was integral to Spartan society, playing a key role in maintaining its military dominance. However, it was also criticized for its harshness and brutality.