Helen ZhangDeal with Your ShameWhen I discovered that a family friend of mine got into her dream college that is also very prestigious, it was difficult to understand the…Nov 2, 2023Nov 2, 2023
Helen ZhangOptimistic ResignationI live my privileged life Wandering from interest to interest Connecting with anyone who can bear my strife Thinking pretentious thoughts…Apr 19, 2023Apr 19, 2023
Helen ZhangBeing ExtraAs our conversation goes on I feel dissatisfied, dejected Nothing dissectedApr 18, 2023Apr 18, 2023
Helen ZhangI Was Wrong About AII first learned that AI could be a potential issue a couple years ago when effective altruism’s career advising website 80,000 Hours listed…Mar 25, 20231Mar 25, 20231
Helen ZhangThe Dilemma of Those Who Want to Use Their Careers to Do GoodThose who wish to have careers that have a positive impact on the world often consider working for nonprofits since the mission and purpose…Mar 18, 2023Mar 18, 2023
Helen ZhangHow to Make and Keep Friends as AdultsA Review of Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make — and Keep — Friends by Marisa G. Franco, PhDMar 4, 2023Mar 4, 2023
Helen ZhangThe Problem with RationalistsI have a complicated relationship with rationality. On one hand, I believe it can help me make better choices that make sense for what I…Feb 28, 20234Feb 28, 20234
Helen ZhangWhy I Wanted But Ultimately Stopped Trying to Optimize EverythingPeople and, in turn, our world are dominated by intuition. We listen to music and watch films that bring out certain abstract feelings in…Feb 21, 2023Feb 21, 2023
Helen ZhangHow to Combat PerfectionismPerfectionism has plagued my life for as long as I’ve had responsibilities. It’s the reason I’ve procrastinated on or at times barely…Feb 19, 2023Feb 19, 2023
Helen ZhangMy Struggles with PrestigeI’m worried that people look down on me. It’s something that’s strange for me to explicitly write down since I don’t think I currently have…Jan 21, 2023Jan 21, 2023
