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quotelr · 7 days

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Self-education is, I firmly believe, the only kind of education there is.

Isaac Asimov

#quotelr #quotes #literature #lit #education #learning #lifelong-learning #self-education

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deadpresidents · 10 months

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Since you tend to read about a lot of different subject what is something that you still want to learn about?

I've been curious for almost 30 years about whether or not Selena paid for her meal in the "No Me Queda Más" video because it sure looked like a dine and dash.

You were probably expecting something less specific and more history-focused, though, weren't you?

#My curiosity has no limitations #Selena #No Me Queda Más #Dine and Dash #Self-education #I would never speak ill about Selena but I don't think she paid for her meal

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yelyahnaloj · 3 months

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The Theme of Self-Education in Frankenstein:

Mary Shelley grew up self-educated. I immediately picked out themes of this in her book. First with Walton, next with Frankenstein, then with the Creature himself. I will start of with quotes I wrote down:

Walton

From Letter I

"My education was neglected, yet I was passionately fond of reading. These volumes were my study day and night, and my familiarity with them increased that regret which I had felt, as a child, on my father's dying injection had forbidden my uncle to allowing me to embark in a seafaring life."

From Letter II

"But it is still a greater evil to me that I am self-educated: for the first fourteen years of my life I ran wild on a common and read nothing but our uncle Thomas's books of voyages. At that age I became acquainted with the celebrated poets of our own country; but its most important benefits from such a conviction, that I perceived the necessity of becoming acquainted with more languages than that of my own native country, Now I am twenty-eight, and I am in reality more illiterate than many school-boys of fifteen. It is true that I have thought more, and that my day dreams are more extended and magnificent; but they want (as the painters call it) keeping; and I greatly need a friend who would have sense enough not to despise me as romantic, and affection enough for me to endeavor to regulate my mind."

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"I am self-educated, and perhaps I hardly rely sufficiently upon my own powers. I wish therefore that my companion should be wiser and more experienced than myself, to confirm and support me; nor have I believed it possible to find a true friend."

Frankenstein

Volume I Chapter I

"Our studies were never forced; and by some means we always had an end place in view, which excited us to ardor in the prosecution of them."

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"We learned Latin and English, that we might read the writings in those languages; and so far from study being made odious to us through punishment, we loved application, and our amusements would have been the labours of other children. Perhaps we did not read so many books, or learn languages so quickly, as those who are disciplined according to the ordinary methods; but what we have learned we impressed the more deeply on our memories."

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"It may appear very strange, that a disciple of Albertus Magnus should arise in the eighteenth century: but our family was not scientifical and I had not attended any of the lectures given at the schools of Geneva. My dreams were therefore undisturbed by reality; and I entered with the greatest diligence into the search of the philosopher's stone and elixir of life."

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"My father directed our studies, and my mother partook of our enjoyments."

The Creature

I didn't write down quotes for the creature, but self education was significant in his part as well. First off, when he fled into the world by himself, he had to learn about fire and food and survival on his own through trial and error. Secondly, he had come across books which he had educated himself on. However, within these books were journals of Frankenstein, which I had found significant because this is where he learned that he was not wanted even by his own creator. In Mary Shelley's own life, both her parents were writers and her own mother was an early feminist. A theme you see in all three characters above are a sort of loneliness in having no one to relate to. The creature had lived by a family in a house and longed to connect with them, but they had believed he was a monster, too, so he burnt their house down. He had tracked down Frankenstein and tried to convince him to create a wife for him, which Frankenstein at first agreed to, but then changed his mind. The Creature had then took revenge by killing off Frankenstein's friends and family members, which due to Frankenstein only having one friend outside family because he didn't attend school as a kid nor did he fit in with his peers in higher education (and therefore isolated himself in his studies), would completely isolate him from any sense of community.

Frankenstein briefly befriended Walton, Walton's one true "equal" when it came to feeling as though he could relate to someone, before he died. In which, ironically, the Creature was devastated.

#frankenstein #mary shelly #themes #self-education #loneliness #rejection #autodidactism #unschool #homeschool #home education

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innabesedina · 1 year

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#john locke #quotes #self-development #self-education #self-growth #education #philosophy #inna besedina #western philosophy #wisdom #knowledge #shorts #shorts video

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jackalgirl · 3 months

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[ Image description: screenshot from blender, showing a 3D-generated pine tree, with procedurally-generated bark and moss; there are inverted cup shapes representing where the needles will go but they are untextured. End ID. ]

I am working on a group project for the Metaverse Maker Competition in Resonite and am trying to branch out (hah hah) from Ryan King’s tutorials on YouTube to see if I can come up with textures on my own.

The Montezuma Pine isn’t quite right, but I’m getting closer, and experimenting with ways to add the moss (it’s not quite right either but I think I know which way to go to tweak it).

I’ll be adding the needles as a dual-sided texture separately (I will be drawing that texture by hand), and probably doubling up all of the needle meshes for some extra volume.

I am also going to be following his tutorial that’s about using geometry nodes to generate a Christmas Tree, only I’m going to be seeing if I can do this to create epiphytes of various types & colors.

Oh yeah, I need to get some writing for the project done, too.

#Resonite #MMC 2024 #blender #3d art #self-education #busy busy

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sanetimental · 4 months

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Overcoming Low Risk Tolerance

Risk tolerance greatly influences individual decisions in investment, careers, and personal life. Low risk tolerance, while providing security, can limit growth and opportunities.

Risk tolerance is a fundamental component of an individual’s decision-making process, shaping various aspects of their lives. It refers to the level of comfort one has when faced with uncertainty or potential losses in the pursuit of potential gains. Understanding and assessing one’s risk tolerance is crucial, as it has significant implications for areas such as investments, career choices, and…

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#calculated risk #personal growth #resilience #risk #risk aversion #risk taking #risked #risking.#risky #self-awareness #self-education

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the-joy-of-knowledge · 3 months

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25 Laws of power for women

Conceal your goals especially the ones that are appealing. Losing weight, reinventing yourself, marrying wealthy. Instead talk about your altruistic goals - to help children, invest in education, this will chase insecure people with vile intentions.

Do not give anyone your source of power: Was is a book that changed your life? a mentor? a movie? Never give up your secret to success. If forced to do say allude to God, the universe, the a random phenomenon

Use the patriarchy to your favor; we live in a world that is, only associate with men who have power, use that power for good.

Never appear too perfect but be selectively vulnerable when needed. Only share something that you will be comfortable saying. You might say “I forget my keys all the time,” “I don’t know how to perfectly park a car “. But never disclose something you are not comfortable with just because you are afraid of being perfect.

Maintain distance in relationships. Friends are the best and you need them. But if you feel that they are becoming too dependent, see them at your own will. But also the reverse could be the case. Your friend may keep a distance, and that is the way of life. You have got to move on from it.

Develop your own style that makes you unique, beautiful, and elegant. Avoid trying to fit in the crowd of people who claim to care less about their style yet have too many opinions about other women’s style

Avoid male friends at all cost, you will have male colleagues, male bosses, male acquaintances, business partners. Keep it that way. You do not want a Truman Capote divulging your secrets to the world. Do not keep a man who does not fit your standard.

You do not have to win at every game. Pick and choose what is best for you and leave room for others. And step down if you have attained that level of success, do not let the society do it for you.

Trust people but remember that we are all humans. So trust with discretion!

Confuse people with kindness; people are not always comfortable with beautiful and intelligent women. That power is too intimidating so confuse them by being genuinely generous, curious, kind, and passionate.

Keep your strong opinions to yourself.. if you support a movement, a way of life, do so silently.

We all have dirty laundry, wash them privately, don’t expose yourself. Remain silent when people try to attack you or shame you. Whatever is not confirmed is not true. You are the only one who knows all the truth about you.

Don’t attract pity or praise: People who pity you do not help you, in fact they might think that you are weak and could mock you at their annual gossipping meeting. And if you are doing things for the sake of praise you are wasting your time.

Choose yourself all the time; never put any one’s feelings above yours.

Trust your own intuition if you feel someone is being malicious towards you, giving you back handed compliments then you should let them go

Never speak bad of another woman. Do not lazy around gossipping. Keep your hands clean and your conscience clear.

Avoid women with low self esteem they will bring you down. For some reason they do not like seeing other women who are doing better than them

Be careful who you seek validation from. Not everyone needs to be pleased. If they are in no way capable of contributing to your life in the ways you prefer, then don’t ask them for their opinions or please them.

Do not compete with other women, if you do you are only putting them on a pedestal. You are making the the standard by which you measure your progress. If you do compete, begin digging your grave.

Do not give unsolicited advice, do not share the inner workings of your mind, If your mouth is very charitable you better start journaling.

Be well-rounded and interesting. It attracts people. It also keeps you busy because you are continually improving and learning. An idle mind is an easily subdued one.

Avoid women who want to live vicariously through you; they want to know who you know, shop where you shop, befriend who you befriend, wear what you wear.

Pay attention to the source of your discomfort; get rid of them. You tell them your dreams and they remind you of all your hindrances. They ask why are you dressed so fancy as though fancy isn’t subjective. They undermine you interests and goals. They will also be quick to bring you down because they are afraid of your potential.

Do not fear power or please power. When we see powerful people we try to hard to befriend them, to be close to them but you need to be comfortable without them. Don’t push yourself in the name of friendship, do not try too hard to be in their inner circle. Your independence of mind is the most important. Instead become a powerful woman, aloof to the presence of power but aware of its importance. Be an ingenious and intelligent and use your creativity to uplift yourself. When you do so it will be hard to ignore you. Even the powerful will become an ally.

Enjoy moments of solitude. Use that time to develop yourself, improve your body, learn new skills, create with your mind, read widely, become more elegant, then launch yourself.

Remember the most powerful women are the most intelligent. Inspired by Robert Greene's 48 Laws of Power. Use at your discretion.

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postersbykeith · 5 months

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#quotes #Thomas Carlyle #do not be embarrassed #mistakes #self-education

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foladaniel · 6 months

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Mind Empowerment | Fola Daniel Adelesi

MIND EMPOWERMENT is something that will always give you an unfair advantage in life. When people gain access to the quality of your mind from your speech, they know what to expect and how to relate with you. There is no better time than now to work on your mind empowerment. When you empower your mind, you empower your life. The quality of your mind determines the quality of your life. There are…

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udemycoursefree · 6 months

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Unlock Your Potential with These Free Udemy Courses on Productivity, Communication, and More

In today’s fast-paced world, continuous learning and self-improvement have become essential. Udemy offers a plethora of courses to help you gain new skills and knowledge, and many of them are available for free. In this article, we’ll introduce you to a selection of free Udemy courses that cover a range of topics, from mastering Python to improving your communication skills. Let’s dive in and explore these opportunities for self-growth.

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holywerewolftrash · 7 months

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Product Owner and administration game, team management

Cross-functional and self-management of the Scrum teamRecalling a little about the Scrum framework, I use Scrum to manage my expectations towards the team and use ceremonies (or events) to manage the tasks that need to be completed. The highlight in the implementation phase is the need for multiple perspectives – multiple experiences – and multiple skills: this is the point I think the most about…

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#lifestyle #productivity #relationship #self-education #success

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innabesedina · 1 year

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💜 Thomas Aquinas / Tommaso d'Aquino / 'Thomas of Aquino'

"TRUTH IS THE ULTIMATE END OF THE WHOLE UNIVERSE."

THOMAS AQUINAS

THOMAS AQUINAS WAS AN ITALIAN DOMINICAN FRIAR, PHILOSOPHER, CATHOLIC PRIEST, AND DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH. HE ARGUED THAT GOD IS THE SOURCE OF BOTH THE LIGHT OF NATURAL REASON AND THE LIGHT OF FAITH. HIS INFLUENCE ON WESTERN THOUGHT IS CONSIDERABLE, AND MUCH OF MODERN PHILOSOPHY DEVELOPED OR OPPOSED HIS IDEAS, PARTICULARLY IN THE AREAS OF ETHICS, NATURAL LAW, METAPHYSICS, AND POLITICAL THEORY.

#youtube #thomas aquinas #philosophy #self-education #self-development #inna besedina #quotes #wisdom #knowledge #western philosophy #theology #ethics #epistemology #religion #philosophy of religion #self-growth

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un-economics · 8 months

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#homeschooling #natural homeschooling #parenting #children #education #self-education #home education #unschooling #natural child rearing

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beaninspirer · 9 months

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Self-Education Vs Formal Education: Which Is Better?

#self-education #formal education #education

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notdonner · 1 year

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Information on Pensions, Disability & Annuities

One of the tools any recruit, officer candidate, enlistee or veteran should develop is financial planning. Married or single, at age 19 or 39, we all need solid finances. Whether the military is only for a few years, a career, or the member has been injured and receives a disability pension, becoming educated and then disciplined about finances will help individuals and families plan for and…

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#benefits #financial #Guest blogger #military #money #Resources #self-education #veterans

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mindfulstudyquest · 27 days

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discipline is self care

self care isn't just face masks and bubble baths, it's also doing your assignment in advance so you won't pull an all nighter before the deadline, cooking at home instead of ordering out; discipline is an act of self love and care

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