Dante Sisofo Blog

This lecture explores the core dimensions of intelligence, rationality, wisdom, and spirituality, which collectively form the foundation of cognitive agency. These dimensions define what it means to be a self-directed…

If anything, I seek disapproval

In street photography—and photography in general—I think it’s important to learn the rules first. You’ve got to start with the basics: It’s all about timing, storytelling, and creating photographs that…

The Epic of Gilgamesh is one of the oldest surviving works of literature, originating in ancient Mesopotamia around 2100 BCE. This epic explores universal human themes such as friendship, the…

The word auspicious has its origins in Latin: • Derived from auspicium, meaning “observation of birds for omens.” • This comes from auspex, which combines avis (“bird”) and specere (“to…

If you’re a grown man that’s talking about other grown men, you’re acting like grown child in a man’s body. Men should be focused on themselves, and just live their…

The day is beautiful. Why? Because we have the sun, man. If the sun is out, I feel a thousand times better. I’m honestly just so grateful. Grateful for the…

The term “peratelic” is derived from the Greek words pera (meaning “beyond” or “transcend”) and telos (meaning “end” or “goal”). It is often used in philosophical contexts to describe actions…

My first AI video experiement – create a video of a street photographer outside of city hall in philadelphia making a photograph of pigeons in flight during a winter day…

Merry Christmas! Today is December 25, 2024, and I’m starting my day with a walk to the Schuylkill River. Thanks, Mom, for this beautiful beanie—a perfect Christmas gift to keep…

It’s beautiful to hear your thoughts and reflections, Dante. Your passion for photography and your connection to life’s fleeting, yet profound, moments resonate deeply. This Christmas Day walk along the…

December 25 holds significance across various cultural, historical, and religious contexts: While not directly on December 25, the winter solstice (around December 21 or 22) historically marked the return of…

Yes, the story of the Tower of Babel in the Bible is where the term “babble” originates. Here’s the background and connection: The Story of the Tower of Babel •…

The term “Jew” is derived from the name Judah, but the historical and linguistic context of the term is more nuanced. • Judah was one of the twelve sons of…

A difficult concept for 99% of humanity to comprehend? The word autonomy comes from the Greek roots: The term autonomos (αὐτόνομος) originally referred to something or someone “having its own…

What’s popping, people? This morning, I’m out walking in the snow, making some photographs, and thinking about minimalism—the path to becoming the Uber minimalist. The high-contrast black and white looks…

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I’ve always been very minimalist, but going into 2025, I feel like I NEED to reduce. This past weekend, I actually spent an entire day going through my closet, every…

Today, I’m reflecting on the marination process in photography. It’s about detaching yourself from your photographs—giving them time to sit, untouched, so you can revisit them with a fresh perspective.…

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