Theory UndergroundPsychiatry in a job-centric society: “Get back to work and find fulfillment in doing so or else…“Get back to work and find fulfillment in doing so or else you’re going to need to take these pills for the rest of your life to cope with…May 29May 29
Theory UndergroundTimenergy is existential, i.e. not reducible to physics, chemistry, etc.Timenergy is not just the words time and energy mashed together. It points to something that comes before these words take on their…May 221May 221
Theory UndergroundYou keep shoving your face full of pleasure and distraction but the void only grows — Depressive…You keep shoving your face full of pleasure and distraction but the void only growsMay 15May 15
Theory UndergroundAchievement junkies are not the villains of this storyLike all addicts, achievement junkies are just humans trying to cope. As opposed to a heroin addict, the achievement junkie has found a way…May 8May 8
Theory UndergroundGifted and Talented: The curse that keeps on givingIf you are considered “gifted” today that means you have been cursed. The curse of becoming an achievement junkie turns you into something…May 1May 1
Theory UndergroundAddicts love company: #Hustle and #Grind achievement junkiesA father tells his children that he will pay their way through college, but only if they study business or something that will make them…Apr 24Apr 24
Theory UndergroundTraditional grand narratives (“communism” and “capitalism”) won’t help us hereTraditional grand narratives (“communism” and “capitalism”) won’t help us hereApr 17Apr 17
Theory UndergroundContradiction: The Prerequisite to LearningContradiction Conversations are NOT Debates — A statement of intent for this new genre.Apr 15Apr 15
Theory UndergroundTIMENERGY: Why so triggered? On a culture of exhaustion and stress leading to frustrationExhaustion, impatience, and stress lead to frustration. This includes frustration as a mood or affect, but more importantly, to the literal…Apr 10Apr 10
Theory UndergroundEnergy-without-time and time-without-energyWhat follows is an excerpt from TIMENERGY: Why You Have No Time or Energy. Enjoy it serially here for free. If you prefer a physical copy…Apr 3Apr 3