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René Descartes

I am just -17 old Mind, who have gathered, who have made his own philosophy and ideology. Gathering from all the other philosophers, my philosophy, bracket. We are the most grateful and most fortunate human beings in this world. Leave about human beings, we are the most fortunate species in this world. We could learn about the universe, which is far far beyond us and far massive than us. We could learn about them. We could learn about our own body, which is far far microscopic than us and far more complex than us. But still we can study about them. We can study about how the other materials and other materials, other non-living things react to form things. How magical is that? And we can learn about the subject, which has evolved, made its own concepts, made its own formulas to solve its own questions. It's like a game. And it's no surprise that I am talking about the subjects Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Maths. People of my class even cry, why they are studying, why they are not. I gratefully learn things, why it is happening, how grateful I am for learning. And I don't have to say why I said that we are the most luckiest to live in this 21st century. It's just a matter of fact that 1800 and 1900 peoples, their probability to live before the teenagers is 1 is to 8. 8 of the people would die. So, think how grateful we are. So, my first ideology to live as a human being is to learn. Learn and see what we are capable of. So, have a holistic view, how we are capable of and how powerful we are as compared to other species. Second, be happy and make other people happy. And make others realize that how grateful, powerful, how intelligent and how we are, how our potentials are. Irrespective of the money, status, caste, we should make them realize. And how grateful we are to learn about this and we are the only species to learn. Have a cognitive approach.

Cogito, ergo sum; I think, therefore I am—this foundational principle reverberates through the corridors of my youthful mind, poised at the mere threshold of a mere seventeen cycles around the sun, yet brimming with the fervor of innumerable philosophical inquiries. In contemplating the vastness of existence, I arrive at the realization that we, beings of reason endowed with the capacity for reflection, are most fortunate among all earthly entities. Our distinct position within the intricate web of life allows us to not only engage with the cosmos that stretches infinitely beyond our comprehension, but also to peer into the minuscule realms of our own biology, which operates with an exquisite complexity that often escapes our immediate perception. It is, indeed, a wondrous paradox that we possess the cognitive capabilities to unravel the mysteries of both the grand universe and the intricate molecular dance taking place within our own corporeal forms. Thus, we find ourselves at the intersection of magnificent pursuits: the rigorous inquiries of Physics, the intricate patterns of Biology, the elegant structures of Chemistry, and the profound abstractions of Mathematics. These fields of study, akin to a grand game of intellect, compose a tapestry of knowledge that binds us to the very essence of existence. As I observe my peers, many of whom lament the encumbrances of learning, I cannot help but align my own perspective with gratitude—a feeling that propels me forward in my quest for understanding. Indeed, we dwell in an epoch that favors our exploration; we, who traverse the twenty-first century, reap the benefits of knowledge acquired through the trials of those who lived in the darker shadows of history, a time when mortality's reach was cruelly potent. The staggering improbability that only one in eight would reach the threshold of adolescence evokes a deep sense of appreciation within me for the lives we lead and the knowledge we gather. Hence, my guiding philosophy emerges: I must learn, not only for myself but as a beacon to illuminate the potential that resides within my fellow creatures. To foster joy within ourselves and amongst one another becomes paramount, as we collectively uncover the latent capacities of our species—irrespective of distinctions that society may impose. So, it is with clarity and intent that I espouse the importance of cultivating a holistic understanding of our shared existence, urging all to recognize the unique intelligence and boundless potential inherent within each individual. By embracing these ideals, I aspire to contribute to a world where knowledge flourishes, compassion reigns, and the exploration of our vital connection with the universe and its myriad wonders becomes both a privilege and a pursuit worthy of our collective existence.