David WittenEverything is BS (Believe In It)Tearing down ideas, professions, causes, societal norms, or anything is easy.Jul 18, 2019Jul 18, 2019
David WittenThe Free Will HypocrisyVarious traditions from modern Christianity to Capitalism teach free will, or in other words, you have a choice regarding your actions…Jul 11, 2019Jul 11, 2019
David WittenSupermassive (Hyperlink) BlackholeIn 1963, the visionary Ted Nelson coined the terms ‘hypertext’ and ‘hypermedia.’ He imaged a new type of public document or non-linear…Jan 14, 2019Jan 14, 2019
David WittenThe Best in the World (Is it Worth it?)I have a condition; as with many states of mind, it can be both blessing and curse. Whenever I first begin an activity that I plan on…Nov 14, 2018Nov 14, 2018
David WittenThe Earnings TrapWhen it comes to the relationship between money and happiness, the frequent reference in psychology and economics is to a study that claims…Aug 23, 20181Aug 23, 20181
David WittenThe Perils of MotivationI finally read Pressfield’s The War of Art after having read and listened to numerous references to the book over the past six years. It…Aug 3, 2018Aug 3, 2018
David WittenA Body Divided Cannot StandImagine you feel on top of the world. Your brain is surging with dopamine, and your posture is tall; you are making progress towards your…Jun 22, 2018Jun 22, 2018
David WittenThe Double-Edged Sword of ProgressAgriculture marks one of the most profound turning points in human history. Human beings were able to turn energy previously reserved for…Apr 24, 2018Apr 24, 2018
David WittenThe Useless Art CriticCriticizing is easy they say. Couldn’t you put that effort into something creative or productive? Even present day “art critics” see their…Apr 12, 2018Apr 12, 2018
David WittenThe Dark Side of FreedomLike many in the west, I grew up in the cult of individualism. Although I didn’t believe I had much worth for many years, I still had this…Mar 29, 2018Mar 29, 2018
