Original Philosophy

Shhhh… It all depends on brute force and power and which individuals or collectives of people have more

Philosophy and Rhetoric Are Joined at the Hip

A philosophical enquiry into the uses and abuses of definitions of racism

To seek "understanding" in quantum mechanics is the height of human arrogance and hubris. It hopelessly overestimates the capabilities of…

The importance of experiencing the beauty of wilderness

Perhaps the most mysterious aspect of existence

A Holistic Consideration

Human self-consciousness gives rise to a unique problem that no other creature on earth has to deal with — namely, how to solve the…

The Biological Force That Creates and Maintains Species

I Decided to Embrace Life’s Injustices: How Accepting Reality Helped Me Build Mental Toughness

Civilization and our relationship with the Earth

How the Gateway Architecture Generates Knowledge

Some of us should be proud, but others might need to focus more on practicing humility. Here’s why.

The inherent capacity of the human mind and spirit is akin to an enduring and unquenchable flame.

Consciousness as Data Access, Thought, and Volition

Monogamy is assumed as the default for relationships, but what we default to isn’t necessarily the best option

But then the internet arrived

Volitional Behavior and Its Tools

Types of Regulators

A discussion of a novel heuristic

Transcending the traps of selfishness and selflessness

Behavior as a Regulated Process

The Core Dynamics of Political Action

Just because something is natural doesn’t mean it’s right