Ben Carden | Big Wave KookManaging Pleasure in a Dopamine-Saturated World.You know that feeling of biting into a warm chocolate chip cookie? Or after that first glass of wine over dinner with your partner? Or that…Jan 16Jan 16
Ben Carden | Big Wave KookA Meditation on Small Talk.Have you ever asked yourself why small talk can be so excruciatingly boring? It’s certainly something I’ve pondered many times. Why do we…Jan 13Jan 13
Ben Carden | Big Wave KookA Chilly Winter SwellAnd there we have it folks. The swell has come and gone just like that. There was certainly a lot of anticipation — Surfline, the popular…Jan 11Jan 11
Ben Carden | Big Wave KookMy Philosophy of Life — Why I Dumped Christianity for Stoicism (for now).In this article, I firstly explain what a philosophy of life is and why it’s so important. I then share my experience with Christianity…Jan 9Jan 9
Ben Carden | Big Wave KookWhy Do We Avoid Taking Risks in our 20s?People avoid taking risks in their 20s for very silly reasons. Here are the top three that I’ve picked out, explaining why they lead to…Jan 5Jan 5