Mikko Kotila

Topics

Wisdom

Meaning, belief, and the difference between knowledge and wisdom.

7 essays, 2017–2025.

Essays7

  1. Two People Never Share the Same Meaning

    Definitions trap us in an infinite regress of words defining words While definitions trap us in an infinite regress of words defining words, failing to ever reach a satisfying conclusion…

    · 5 min

  2. Some important differences between the meaning of wisdom in East and West

    TL;DR What is considered liberation in the East is called insanity in the West. What is considered liberation in the West, is considered an illusion in the East.

    · 5 min

  3. Do you believe your thoughts?

    We base virtually everything we do on thoughts, but what is a thought? How is it produced? What produces it?

    · 2 min

  4. What Is Our Philosophical View?

    Lately, I’ve been thinking about our way of living through the differentiation between our modern way and the way of ancient India.

    · 1 min

  5. The Eclipsing of Wisdom by the Cult of Celebrity

    Is the Siren Song of Fame Fading Out the Voice of Wisdom in a World Obsessed with Appearances?

    · 3 min

  6. 14 Thoughts on Being Friends with Small Children

    When I was small, my parents were busy and also did not know much about communicating with children. I think a lot of parents are like that.

    · 1 min

  7. Demystifying Buddhism — Part 1 — Prelude

    If you give me 5 minutes of your time, I’ll use reason and facts to dispel five crucial myths about Buddhism and show you its nothing but common sense

    · 4 min