Understanding ourselves and others is limited by our frame of reference, which is mostly involuntary and changes throughout our lifetime. I want to expand on a concept I wrote about 15 years ago.
Categories: Philosophy
I’ve written some hot takes about violent events in the past, and I don’t feel those pieces represent my point of view accurately. I’ve tried to avoid reacting with my hottest, freshest feelings since.
It’s difficult to name real people as role models, because they always eventually find ways to disappoint us. New information will continue to come forward about them, sometimes even after they’re dead, and sully the good things we took from them. That’s why I prefer mine to be fictional, and have clear beginnings and endings […]
You tell me that it’s a cruel world and we’re all just running around in circles. I know that. I’ve been on this earth just as many days as you. When I choose to see the good side of things, I’m not being naive. It is strategic and necessary. It’s how I’ve learned to survive […]
Categories: Philosophy
We’re constantly bombarded with propaganda and one of the most obvious recent examples is the contrast between how the media covers different types of theft and exploitation. Let’s see if we can untangle the intricate logic behind what makes it acceptable for some, but not others.
“She stumbled upon a solution whereby nearly 99% of all test subjects accepted the program as long as they were given a choice, even if they were only aware of the choice at a near-unconscious level.”
Categories: Philosophy
Categories: Philosophy
I’m tired of my entertainment reminding me how disappointing our real-world leaders are.
I’ve been thinking about this a lot recently, especially when I see baby animals and children.
This is about personal experiences with depression and suicide, and not another standard issue “suicide is bad, call these numbers for help” kind of post.