Chris BigajHow I Built a Hidden Fort in the WoodsBetween the age of 13 and 16, I single handedly built a wooden fort in a secluded part of the woods, just a few miles away from Poland’s…Aug 5Aug 5
Chris BigajA forgotten Desert OasisHalfway between San Diego and Las Vegas, nestled in a remote corner of the Mojave Desert, hides a strip of vibrant green. It’s the largest…Jul 27Jul 27
Chris BigajThis is Not How I Thought Robots Would Take OverThe other day I saw an ad for an “intelligent AI for philosophical discussions.” I thought I’d give it a shot. What followed was one of the…Apr 10Apr 10
Chris BigajJordan Peterson Doesn’t Understand Social ScienceIn a recent interview with Destiny, Jordan Peterson reiterated his long-standing claim that it is unclear if the Nazis were left or right…Apr 8Apr 8
Chris BigajThe Case for PessimismIn many ways, life now is better than ever before in human history. And yet, rates of depression are at a record high, both in the US and…Mar 6Mar 6
Chris BigajOn the Philosophy of SpeechFor something that we all do every single day, people rarely consider just how profound and consequential speech really is. It both…Mar 5Mar 5
Chris BigajThe Case for OptimismI’ve never been a particularly optimistic person. But the more I think about it, the more I’m convinced that social progress is almost a…Feb 29Feb 29
Chris BigajRussia is America’s idA curious thing happens the longer two parties argue. At first, they sound like diametrical opposites with nothing in common. But the…Feb 28Feb 28
Chris BigajIs Working Out Worth It?I’ve been lifting weights and going to the gym on a nearly daily basis for 10 years now. But looking back, I’m starting to wonder if I…Feb 22Feb 22
Chris BigajHas Feminism Made Women Less Happy?Women’s rights have advanced immeasurably over the past few decades. And yet, women’s happiness levels have decreased both absolutely and…Feb 19Feb 19