Dialogue

Bridging Zen Buddhism and Heidegger's Ontology - Alexis karpouzos
The Kyoto School represents one of the most profound intercultural philosophical movements of the 20th century, emerging from the intellectual ferment of Kyoto University in Japan. Founded by Nishida Kitarō in the early 1900s, this loose affiliation of thinkers sought to synthesize Eastern spiritual traditions—particularly Zen Buddhism—with the rigorous methods of Western philosophy. At its heart lies a radical exploration of "absolute nothingness" (zettai mu), a concept that echoes the Zen notion of emptiness (śūnyatā) while engaging deeply with existential themes in Martin Heidegger's work.
By alexis karpouzos3 months ago in Critique
I rewatched Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 2
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 (2012) serves as the conclusion to the massively popular franchise based on Stephenie Meyer's novels. Directed by Bill Condon, the film attempts to provide closure to the supernatural romance while delivering the spectacle audiences expected from a franchise finale. However, its execution reveals both the strengths and significant weaknesses that defined the series.
By Parsley Rose 3 months ago in Critique
Truth Demands Proof
I saw a post on Facebook where a man shared a letter he had sent to his elected officials calling for the impeachment of the sitting president. He claimed that the offenses were “so obvious” and “so well documented” that he did not even need to include them. That single assumption captured everything wrong with modern political thinking. When someone says “the reasons are obvious,” what they often mean is that they cannot defend them. Emotional conviction replaces evidence. The appearance of certainty replaces truth itself.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast4 months ago in Critique
A Statement on Personal Beliefs and Respect
By: T.D Carter Today, I’m celebrating my best friend’s birthday, and in less than two weeks, I’ll be celebrating my own. Both of these events, and the simple act of celebrating the people I love, bring me genuine happiness—regardless of what others may think, believe, or say.
By T.D.Carter4 months ago in Critique
Finally Sat Down to Watch Midsommar (2019)
Ari Aster's 2019 film Midsommar represents an ambitious and polarizing entry in contemporary horror cinema. Following his acclaimed debut *Hereditary*, Aster crafts a folk horror experience that deliberately inverts the genre's visual conventions while exploring the dissolution of a toxic relationship against the backdrop of a Swedish pagan festival. The result is a film that is simultaneously beautiful and disturbing, meditative and visceral, earning both ardent admirers and vocal detractors.
By Parsley Rose 4 months ago in Critique
From Liberation Heroes to Economic Failures: Africa’s Leadership Pandemic. AI-Generated.
The story of Africa in the second half of the twentieth century is often told as a story of triumph. It was the age of liberation, when nations long subjugated under colonial rule stood up to reclaim their sovereignty. Flags were raised, anthems were composed, and borders once marked by foreign empires now belonged, at least in theory, to the people of Africa. Leaders like Kwame Nkrumah, Julius Nyerere, Jomo Kenyatta, Patrice Lumumba, and later Nelson Mandela embodied the spirit of that age. They were not mere politicians; they were symbols of freedom, carriers of the collective dream that Africans could govern themselves with dignity and purpose.
By Knowledge & truth4 months ago in Critique
Flying High
When Supergirl premiered on CBS in 2015 before moving to The CW in its second season, the superhero television landscape was already crowded. Arrow had been soaring since 2012, The Flash had sprinted onto screens in 2014, and audiences might have wondered if there was room for another caped crusader. The answer, as six seasons and 126 episodes proved, was a resounding yes.
By Autumn 5 months ago in Critique
Violence and the Poverty of Dialogue
On September 10, 2025, in Utah, a public forum intended for the exchange of ideas was shattered by gunfire. What ought to have been a sanctuary for reason became instead a scene of fear and confusion. This was not simply the misfortune of one individual or one gathering. It was, more profoundly, a violation of the very condition upon which public life depends: the freedom to speak, to listen, and to deliberate without fear of annihilation.
By Mike Barvosa5 months ago in Critique
Everything Is Content. Nothing Is Sacred.
There was a time when making content felt like a side pursuit. A curiosity. You’d stumble onto a food blog, find a travel diary tucked into some quiet corner of the internet, watch a shaky YouTube upload filmed during a cross-country road trip. It felt voyeuristic, like you were freely walking through someone else’s mind. The boundaries between private life and public expression were still intact. You lived. And then maybe, if you felt like it, you shared.
By HE COOKS®5 months ago in Critique
Beauty in Black Season 2: Power, Money, and Chaos Are Back on September 11, 2025!
Okay, friends, grab your snacks and a comfy chair, because Beauty in Black Season 2 is almost here, on September 11, on Netflix. It promises even more drama, intrigue, and jaw-dropping moves than the first season. Yes, like before, there’s plenty of time to soak in the chaos, bringing the signature mix of charm and edge.
By Sara Yahia5 months ago in Critique
3 TV Shows and 10 Truths: From Background Hummus to Main Course
For decades, Hollywood treated Arab women like background hummus, flat, decorative, and just there to make someone else look exotic. Veiled, silent, or sighing theatrically, they were reduced to one-note caricatures. Finally, that’s changing.
By Sara Yahia5 months ago in Critique
The Architects of Desire: How Gucci Survived Scandal and Became a Global Powerhouse
The Architects of Desire: How Gucci Survived Scandal and Became a Global Powerhouse Murder, betrayal, and reinvention — the story behind Gucci’s luxury reign.
By waseem khan5 months ago in Critique