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Effective December 1, 2024, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) implemented a 7.5% fare increase across its services. This adjustment, the first since 2017, aims to address a significant $240…

In this series of six lectures, we journey back to the archaic age of ancient Greece (roughly 700-500 BC) to explore the foundational questions that continue to shape our lives.…

In our exploration of ancient philosophy, we now turn from the Ionian School to the Eleatic School, transitioning from the west coast of modern-day Turkey to the western coast of…

In the first two lectures of this series, we examined two schools of thought addressing foundational philosophical problems. We explored the Ionian school and the Eleatic school. Now, we move…

Aristotle of Stagira, often referred to simply as “The Philosopher” in the Middle Ages, is a rare example of a pupil outshining his master. Unlike his teacher Plato, who hailed…

We now arrive at lecture five, exploring Stoicism as the final stop in our philosophical journey through ancient thought. Previously, we studied the Ionian and Eleatic schools, and then the…

Epicureanism, a philosophy founded by Epicurus, offers a distinctive perspective on metaphysics, ethics, and human existence. Born on the island of Samos, Epicurus developed his ideas in stark contrast to…

Dante Sisofo reflects deeply on the role of light in photography and life. For him, light is not just a technical element but a metaphorical and spiritual force. As a…

There’s something magical about beginning the day with a walk under a clear, open sky. A sky without clouds feels limitless, reminding us of the vastness of the world and…

So it’s winter here in Philadelphia, and I’m currently riding the SEPTA bus to work. It’s often very dark at this time of day, but I love watching the sun…

The word “comedy” derives from the Ancient Greek word kōmōidía (κωμῳδία), a combination of two roots: 1. Kômos (κῶμος): This refers to a revel or festivity, often involving drinking, singing,…

The slaughter of a goat during the festival of Dionysus in ancient Greece was a central ritual with deep symbolic and cultural significance. This act was part of the Dionysian…

Radio static versus VS clear connection

What’s popping, people? It’s Dante. Let’s talk about photography, free from the constraints of goals or purpose. There doesn’t need to be a purpose to your photography. The goal, if…