Siddhartha – The More I Learn the Less I Know

“I neither know nor think that I know” is attributed to Socrates and often used as a pithy cliche to demonstrate one’s wisdom and critical thinking. Cliches get a bad rap. Cliches are cliched for a reason; there is always an element of truth. I don’t consider myself particularly clever or intelligent. I simply enjoyContinue reading “Siddhartha – The More I Learn the Less I Know”

India and the Third Impact

Spoilers for Neon Genesis Evangelion and End of Evangelion follow. On the surface, an anime about giant robots fighting giant aliens has nothing in common with ancient Indian history. But much like Neon Genesis Evangelion is a Trojan Horse show about emotional trauma, it also connects to a fundamental aspect of Hinduism. Reading The Upanishads,Continue reading “India and the Third Impact”