Relativism advocates a normative stance that highlights subjective interpretations and context-specific understandings when evaluating the outcomes and direction, in contrast to Positivism, which favors objectivity and universal standards (Brillo 2023, 2025 [message/lecture]).
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When the study’s foundation—the focus-interest (from the research problem, objective, methodology, and approach) and the theme-style (from jargon, language, terminology, and form)—differ, it should be loosened, relaxed, and open; otherwise, it would be unfair and inconsiderate (Brillo 2023, 2025 [message/lecture]).
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Their comments come from haters and trolls. Why should we focus on these lesser mortals? You and I possess a passion they do not have (Brillo 2025 [message/lecture]).
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It is natural and should be common knowledge—especially transparency and information, which are the core of academia—that limiting, restricting, or concealing information severely undermines our democratic foundation and strays from academic principles.
Freedom of speech—the right to share information—is fundamental and necessary to thrive, encourages public discussion, and offers effective resolutions.
I provide preliminary information; the next step is validation. Information is indispensable for accountability and for making better decisions moving forward.
(Brillo 2025 [message/lecture]).
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I prefer studying and reviewing concepts, theories, frameworks, and perspectives, including qualitative and subjective research (Brillo 2024, 2025 [message/lecture]).
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Work, when you have money, you'll leave.
Passion, when you have money, you'll persist.
(Brillo 2020, 2025 [message/lecture]).
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Often different and misunderstood, yet intensely independent and insanely driven— prefers thoughtful reasoning, demonstrates passionate focus, remarkable conceptual memory, exceptional pattern recognition and connections, and pursues long-term aspirations (Brillo 2020 [message/lecture]).
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Endorsing is not a privilege but a fundamental part of a person’s position. An endorsement can be declined if the application has flimsy and insubstantial grounds. If an applicant has well-established and strong grounds, an endorsement cannot be denied, as it is a duty and obligation (Brillo 2016, 2021, 2024 [message and/or lecture]).
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As an introverted person, I usually write alone; therefore, I do not specify any reviewers (Brillo 2022 [message and/or lecture]).
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Always remember, a dissertation is not the end but a start. Find passion and keep making contributions (Brillo 2021 [message and/or lecture]).
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On one hand, I excel in many areas; on the other hand, I am a diverse person with contrasting interests, yet you still accept me. Therefore, I endear you for all that I am—my strengths, my resilience, and even my vulnerabilities (Brillo 2025 [message and/or lecture]).
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A prolific writer should be encouraged, not discouraged— a principle I share and echo (Brillo 2025 [message and/or lecture]).
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Always slay Kings, not Pawns (Brillo 2024 [message and lecture]).
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Absolutely imposing views, opinions, and perspectives on others is about repressive conformity (Brillo 2024 [message and lecture]).
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You wrote a small case, so to compensate, extend the implications in the conclusion (Brillo 2019, 2023 [message and lecture]).
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Development Studies is an academic discipline that embraces problem-oriented and cross-disciplinary studies, utilizing more than one discipline, including multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and transdisciplinary approaches, and drawing on diverse theoretical and practical perspectives.
It encompasses theory (i.e., abstract concepts, theories, and frameworks), research (i.e., systematic studies and publications), and practice (i.e., programs/policies, and implementations/applications) at local, national, and global levels to enhance and advance the collective development.
(Brillo 2016, 2020, 2023, 2025 [message and lecture]).
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Since Homo sapiens embraces civil society, we are polite. But there are exceptions, dictatorship and corruption, we cannot be polite (Brillo 2024 [message and lecture]).
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