February 12, 2025
The Concept of Social Currency in the Digital Age — TheKoinBlog.com
Social currency, at its core, refers to: the intangible value that individuals or groups derive from their relationships, reputation, and…
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Is Retirement Still a Reality or a Relic of the Past? — TheKoinBlog.com
The idea of retirement, once a cornerstone of the American Dream, now seems like an elusive mirage for many. It was a promise fulfilled…
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Entropy: Why is Living Such a Struggle? — TheKoinBlog.com
The second law of thermodynamics provides an interesting insight into the fabric of existence. Entropy, the measure of disorder or…
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The Net-Giving Fueled Favor Chain: A Supercharged Whirlwind of Giving — TheKoinBlog.com
In our fast-paced, individualistic world, the idea of interconnected generosity often feels like a nostalgic ideal rather than an…
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Cooperative Economics and Community Empowerment: Time Co-ops and Time Banks — TheKoinBlog.com
In today’s world where traditional markets frequently fail to meet the essential needs of communities, cooperative economics provides a…
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I Have a (New) Dream — TheKoinBlog.com
I dream that one day, in the ever-expanding cosmos of our interconnected world, we will no longer be judged by the “color” of our Internet…
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The Nature of Needs and Happiness: A Holistic Perspective to Community Service — TheKoinBlog.com
In our pursuit of happiness, it’s tempting to believe that obtaining what we want will bring lasting fulfillment. Yet, time and again, we…
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Cooperation, Competition, and the Changing Social Landscape as Seen Through the Lens of Systems…
Systems theory, the transdisciplinary study of cohesive, interrelated, and interdependent components, offers a theoretically robust…
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Man’s Desperate Search for Meaning — TheKoinBlog.com
Viktor Frankl’s book; Man’s Search for Meaning is a profound exploration of human suffering, resilience, and purpose.
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Is Modern Society Just a Giant Ponzi Scheme? — TheKoinBlog.com
The Ponzi scheme involves a cycle of paying returns to early investors with funds obtained from newer investors, perpetuating the illusion…
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If It’s Worth Doing, It’s Worth Doing Well: Is Less Actually More? — TheKoinBlog.com
There’s an old saying that insists, “If it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing well.” This sentiment comes to us today from a time when…
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The Meaning of “Life-ing” Through Time and Its Relevance Today — TheKoinBlog.com
The concept of “life-ing” has been experiencing a resurgence, though its origins date back to the 1880s when it was introduced by poet and…
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Why Interconnectedness Should be More than Just an Internet Thing — TheKoinBlog.com
We are all very familiar with the fact that the world has become, in one very big way, smaller. With the bursting onto the scene of the…
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Archaic Revival and the Cyclical Nature of Human Civilization: A Descent Toward Fundamental Balance?
Human history, with all its complexities and advancements, can often feel like a straight line of progress. Yet, as philosopher and…
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Are We Destined by Personality or Free to Choose? — TheKoinBlog.com
The question of whether personality seals our fate is as old as philosophy itself. Is there a particular recipe of traits-a perfect storm…
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The Three Stages of Developing a Cooperative System — TheKoinBlog.com
In the intricate dance of human social structure, where self-interest clumsily tangos with altruism and shortsightedness trips over…
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