And how it might affect your submission to us. — Over the past few weeks, I’ve been inundated with emails from people expressing an interest in writing for The Apeiron. It still amazes me that something I started as a philosophy undergrad grew to the size it has today. …

On setting realistic aims you will stick to. — If you’re anything like me, you’ll start the New Year with big ambitions. You’re going to make significant changes to your life. You’re going to quit smoking and go to the gym five days a week, all while working harder and spending more time with family. But are you really? …

A philosophical method for identifying the sincerity of others. — As humans living in a social world, we act in a shared world with shared understanding. Through interaction, we learn what actions mean just by looking at them, and how we’re expected to behave in certain contexts. To highlight but a few examples: When you walk into a library, you…

On filtering out the unimportant stuff and focusing on what matters. — With only 24 hours in the day, it can be difficult to find time for yourself. In America, for example, up to 85.8 percent of males work over 40 hours per week. With the little time we have to ourselves, we often get distracted and struggle to use it for…

I need your help in answering. — Hey! Long time no speak, I’m sorry things have been a bit quiet on The Apeiron recently. I’ve been working hard studying and writing academic work here in Durham. I hope to restart The Apeiron Blog in the fall. Until then, I need your help… Microsoft Forms What is Philosophy? A study by Peter West and Jon Hawkins | forms.microsoft.com What Even Is “Philosophy?” I have been reflecting a…

Learning to counteract the dopamine clock hypothesis. — We don’t have the power to control time, but we can influence our perception of it. From experience, most of us know that time speeds up when we’re having fun and slows down when we’re not. Studies show that dopamine plays a key role in how we perceive time. According…

Simple and effective ways to visually express your feelings. — We know how we feel about the people around us. But do they know it too? Do your friends believe you when you say you care about them? Are they just words, or do you show that you really mean it? It’s important that your friends and family know how…

How to filter out the unimportant stuff and focus on what matters. — We’re living in a world of information overload. We face so much noise that it can be difficult to switch off. And when it’s not being exposed to new stimuli, you’re mind is probably reflecting, processing, and ruminating about the data you’ve been exposed to. But having a foggy, overloaded…

Tips for getting everything done without sacrificing your mental well-being. — Depending on where you live, your work could be your life. In America, for example, up to 85.8 percent of males work over 40 hours per week. They work 260 hours more than British workers, and 499 more hours than French workers every year. Factor in sleeping, eating, and the…