„Behind all complexity lies something original that overcomes difference and gives us direction.“
Dr. Dr. Ruben Stelzner
„Behind all complexity lies something original that overcomes difference and gives us direction.“
Dr. Dr. Ruben Stelzner
Blog: A Philosophical Look at Current Topics
Thoughts and insights from Dr. Dr. Ruben Stelzner: natural scientist and humanities scholar, entrepreneur, and philosophical author. As an interdisciplinary thinker, he explores the shared patterns behind natural science and religion, art and culture, myths, fairy tales, psychology, and philosophy.
The posts take on philosophical questions and the pressing issues of our time: How do we find our bearings in a complex world? Which timeless principles still hold up? And what can ancient wisdom mean today, for the individual, for society, and for fields like science, medicine, and health?
Modern Philosophy: Finding Direction in an Age of Fragmentation
Our world keeps getting more complex: specialization, information overload, and the divide between knowledge and faith shape everyday life. Modern philosophy offers direction by making connections visible, uncovering timeless principles, and answering the pressing questions of our time.
Was Pythagoras a Quantum Physicist?
Pythagoras once said: “All is number.” But what if that idea is more relevant today than ever? This article explores surprising parallels between ancient number theory, quantum physics, and the modern search for a theory of everything. An exciting investigation at the crossroads of science, information, and order.
Artificial Intelligence and Lost Wisdom
Artificial intelligence is changing our world. But the more knowledge machines provide, the more urgent an old question becomes: what makes us human? This article connects technology, philosophy, and wisdom traditions, and shows why AI, of all things, leads us right back to humanity’s oldest questions.
More Than a Custom: Why the Schaefflertanz Still Moves People Today
The Schaefflertanz Munich is one of Bavaria’s best-known traditions. But behind the plague legend, the jester’s antics, and the swinging of the hoops lies far more than historical folklore. This article explores the meaning of the Schaefflertanz, its symbolism, the role of the number 7, and the mysterious black nose.
When Numbers Tell Stories: Numbers as a Structural Element in Myths and Fairy Tales
Numbers show up in storytelling traditions so persistently, it’s as if they want to do more than just count: as if they want to draw our attention to something.
Miguel Chevalier Exhibition Munich: “Digital by Nature,” and Why His Digital Art Moves Us So Deeply
The Miguel Chevalier exhibition in Munich brings together digital art, nature, and philosophy. “Digital by Nature” presents immersive visual worlds that let you experience growth, fractals, and the golden ratio firsthand, an exhibition that doesn’t just surprise you, it moves you.