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Dear friends, I would like to reveal the cover and title of my new book, my 2nd of the novel series CASINO NIGHTS with the title " Ο ΜΟΝΑΧΟΣ ΤΗΣ ΘΑΛΑΣΣΑΣ " which will be published in a few days by DIANIA PUBLICATIONS. You can order the book online through their e-shop or order it physically in any bookstore in Greece/Cyprus. Enjoy reading!  

Currently reading this book by one of my favorite philosophers. Arthur Schopenhauer's '' 38 ways to win an argument. The Art of Being Right''.  I strongly believe that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will never understand or successfully apply the methods of this book because of the darker uncharted sides of human nature and mind. You can buy the book HERE

Suggested summer read: I hope you are having the best vacations. ''Totem and Taboo'' is a very interesting book published in 1913 by Sigmund Freud. The psychoanalytic approach on the ancient tribes of the world compared to modern day neurotics makes me think how we can use this knowledge and apply it in order to understand the hierarchic relationships inside our families, work environment, how we construct our idols, how we obey our ''masters'', how we crave for power, how we flirt with the forbidden, love or despise the holy, reject or embrace the pure. Our ethics and traditions, our norms are based on old totems and taboos. Buy the book here  

I really enjoyed this film with Slavoj Zizek explaining how ideologies are built throughtout human history shaping the most violent eras and preparing whole generations to follow them blindly. Ideologies are not only the fetish of mad political leaders but can hide behind the stories of global brands and products that we consume or even in the advertising industry. Watch the film and share your thoughts.

Dear Greek Friends, I promised three Greek fighters for a change to the better, Stathis, Sheridan  and Christiana to write down the thoughts I have for all of you and your country.  We met on the internet and it think it is no coincidence. I don't believe in coincidences,  because I love the greek history, the country, its philosophers and YOU, the people.  So it was also no coincidence, that you, the population, had to face this tremendous  crisis. This crisis is your chance! It is your chance to have the biggest influence and  the greatest achievements you may not yet be able to imagine. I am convinced, you  will lead your country out of the crisis into a SUSTAINABLE and RESILIENT future.  As a humanist I am focused since many years, actually since decades, on how to change  the world to the better and I was working hard, thinking and fighting a lot, but I always had  the feeling that I could not help, move or achieve enough unti...