Sergios Saropoulos
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As a Philosopher, Writer, Journalist and Educator. I bring a unique perspective to my writing, exploring how philosophical ideas intersect with cultural and social narratives, deepening our understanding of today's world.
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Hitchhike
Hitchhike OUT / ROAD / EVENING A man drives on the road alone. Only the sound of the car and the tires can be heard. The man is tired and looks at the road with a lost gaze. The road can be seen only by the lights of his car. At one point the lights of the car show a girl at the side of the street, the driver in astonishment looks in the rear window of the car to check at the woman. The car slows down and then stops on the side of the road. The woman approaches the car, then and stops a few meters behind it. She says;
By Sergios Saropoulos4 years ago in Fiction
The Lost Art of Political Cinema: A Reflection on the Past and Present.
As you may have guessed from the cover image, I recently watched Don't Look Up. I personally believe it was a well-scripted and well-directed film, featuring an impressive cast and a solid sense of humor. However, after scrolling through social media, I noticed many viewers and writers describing the movie as a groundbreaking satire—one that elevates political humor to a new level.
By Sergios Saropoulos4 years ago in FYI
The Teacher Who Saw Me: A Story of Belief and Transformation
It was an ordinary evening at tutoring class, yet that moment became one of the most defining of my life. Sitting across from my teacher, I found myself crying—not from fear, but from a deep sense of admiration and responsibility. For the first time, someone truly believed in me.
By Sergios Saropoulos4 years ago in Education
Fukuyama’s “End of History”: A Liberal Triumph or an Unfinished Debate?
The End of History: Fukuyama’s Argument Francis Fukuyama’s The End of History presents a compelling thesis: human societies progress towards a final form of governance, but rather than a communist utopia, as Marxists once believed, it is liberal democracy that emerges as the ultimate model. Following the collapse of Soviet-style socialism, he argues that the free market and democratic governance have proven superior, offering economic prosperity and individual freedoms that no other system has effectively rivaled.
By Sergios Saropoulos4 years ago in The Swamp
Reading Heraclitus
Heraclitus of Ephesus, a pre-Socratic philosopher from the 6th–5th century BCE, is often considered one of the most enigmatic thinkers of ancient Greece. Known as the “obscure philosopher,” many, including Aristotle, found his writings difficult to comprehend. This obscurity is not accidental. Heraclitus wrote in a deliberately cryptic style, as if philosophy were a puzzle that demanded effort, introspection, and active participation from the reader. The more one studies him, the clearer it becomes that his fragments are not merely statements but invitations.
By Sergios Saropoulos4 years ago in FYI
