Philosophy of Miyamoto Musashi

Miyamoto Musashi was a legendary Japanese swordsman and rōnin who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He is best known for his book “The Book of Five Rings,” which is considered a classic text on strategy, tactics, and philosophy. The main philosophy of Miyamoto Musashi can be summed up as a focus on practicality, efficiency, and adaptability in all aspects of life, especially in combat. He believed that the way of the sword was not just about physical technique, but also about developing a strong mind and character. Musashi emphasized the importance of learning from multiple perspectives, … Continue reading Philosophy of Miyamoto Musashi

The Prophet Muhammad & Sun Tzu

The Prophets Strategies of War: Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) employed a variety of military strategies during his lifetime. Some of these strategies include: It’s important to note that Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) emphasized on the importance of preserving human lives and avoiding unnecessary bloodshed. He also forbade the killing of non-combatants, women, children and the elderly, and he also forbade the destruction of crops and properties. Similarities & Differences with Sun Tzu: Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and Sun Tzu, the author of “The Art of War,” both employed a variety of military strategies to … Continue reading The Prophet Muhammad & Sun Tzu

Fake viral footage is spreading alongside the real horror in Ukraine. Here are 5 ways to spot it

T.J. Thomson, Queensland University of Technology; Daniel Angus, Queensland University of Technology, and Paula Dootson, Queensland University of Technology Amid the alarming images of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine over the past few days, millions of people have also seen misleading, … Continue reading Fake viral footage is spreading alongside the real horror in Ukraine. Here are 5 ways to spot it

Ukraine’s military is outgunned but can still inflict a great deal of pain on Russian forces

Frank Ledwidge, University of Portsmouth Ukraine’s ramshackle military offered no resistance to the Crimean annexation in February 2014. Since then the poorly equipped but well-motivated Ukrainian Army has taken thousands of casualties while fighting separatist forces in the eastern Donbas … Continue reading Ukraine’s military is outgunned but can still inflict a great deal of pain on Russian forces

Trauma and transformation – a psychologist on why difficult experiences can radically change us

Steve Taylor, Leeds Beckett University It’s human instinct to avoid suffering and try to make life as comfortable and easy as possible. But paradoxically, a great deal of research has shown that suffering and trauma can have positive long-term effects. … Continue reading Trauma and transformation – a psychologist on why difficult experiences can radically change us