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The Hidden Genius in Our Language: And the Lost Art of Intuitive Thinking We Need to Reclaim
She was eight years old, drowning in a sea of symbols. Her parents wanted her to learn Russian, her mother tongue, but she was already juggling four different alphabets. She was exhausted. So was I. After more than a decade of teaching languages, I thought I knew their rhythms—English, a steady two-step march; Serbian, a flowing three-beat waltz. But in the face of her weariness, I threw my lesson plan out the window. And I started to sing. Not words. Just the sounds. The ind

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Aug 3, 20254 min read


The Sonic Substrate of Cognition: A Psycholinguistic Model of Vowels and Consonants as Correlates of Intuitive and Rational Processing
Figure: Infantile intuition of Lepenski vir dating back to 9500-5500 BC in comparison with German cathedrals – rationalization of feeling...

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Aug 2, 20256 min read


The Evolution of Intelligence: Why the IPER Typology Is Essential for AI, Society, and Education / IPER — Intuitive, Practical, Ethical, Rational
White Paper Summary for Students and Researchers Authors: Elena Buran, Egor Miloradovich, Lex 2025, Montenegro Executive Summary What if the biggest problems in AI, education, and society come from ignoring the real diversity of human intelligence? This paper explains the IPER typology and shows why recognizing all four types — Intuitive, Rational, Ethical, Practical — is the next big step for science, business, and culture. 1. The Problem: We Are Missing the Full Pic

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Aug 1, 20255 min read


Dialogue: Investment and Money Logistics for a Russian-Speaking Client in Cyprus
Client: Hi Alex, as you know, I live in Cyprus and I’m a Russian passport holder. Lately, it’s become much harder to move money around or invest internationally. What options do I have these days? Advisor: You’re right, the current situation is quite challenging, especially for Russian speakers in Cyprus. Many international banks have tightened their regulations, so transferring large sums can be complicated. However, there are still some strategies we can use. Client: What c

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Jul 29, 20254 min read


Four Types of Intelligence: The Key to Effectiveness and Meaning in Life
Imagine your mind as a compass with four cardinal directions The right course in life depends on what you have set as your “true north.”...

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Jul 28, 202512 min read


From Single Prompts to an AI Cognitive Workflow
To listen to it: To read it: Hey there, and welcome. Let's be honest. How many times have you opened a window to ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini, stared at the blinking cursor, and felt like you were just talking to a supercharged Google? You ask a question, get a decent answer, copy it, and close the tab. Job done. That approach worked yesterday. But today, the rules of the game have fundamentally changed. And if you're still using AI like a search bar, you're missing out on 90

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Jul 28, 202510 min read
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