Philosophy

In parallel with – but perhaps not entirely unrelated to – the many technical aspects of the long decline of industrial civilization, my attention is increasingly captured by the massive global geopolitical shift precipitated by the war in Eastern Europe. I incline to believe that this battle is not a…

Let’s dive deep into Karl Popper’s paradox of tolerance. — It‘s extremely frustrating. It really is. We’re entering an era where we must be tolerant of people’s beliefs and sayings because if we’re not they’ll wreak havoc. You know what I’m talking about. People tend to tangle emotions with facts. …

Intermittent Reward Systems In Relationships and Beyond — I find relationships fascinating, especially unhealthy ones. Why is it that all the red flags in the world can be staring us right in the face and yet we continue to pine after and remain attached to people who mistreat us or are otherwise unavailable; emotionally or physically? It’s a…

Every human being possesses an innate longing for a relationship centered on love and acceptance. True love, characterised by selflessness and sacrifice, forms the foundation of such relationships. But how do we form a relationship with a God whom we cannot comprehend? What sacrifices are required for this connection? As…

What to do when you’re always longing for the past — What time of the year is the hardest? If you asked this question in Japan, many people will respond May– in fact, it’s so prevalent that there is a informal sickness called gogatsu byou (五月病) or “Maytime Sickness”. Why May? This is because in Japan, around early springtime students often…

Don’t listen to his advice — instead look at what ego does to you — Six or seven years ago Jordan Peterson was interesting. Even after being propelled to fame by his refusal to accept laws compelling use of people’s chosen pronouns, he came across as the kind of kooky, eccentric psychology professor everybody kind of wants to have some classes from at University. You…

In the vast expanse of human thought, the concept of God has been a constant, a beacon of sorts, guiding civilizations through the ages. Yet, what if we were to consider God as Absence? …

It’s the Awe we need, not the “Awesome” — This month, the Surgeon General finally sent out an official warning to parents that “there is growing evidence that social media use is associated with harm to young people’s mental health.” For those of us with teenagers this has been self-evident ever since our children started harassing us to own…

Once upon a time, in a small town filled with metaphorical tumbleweeds and literal existential crises, lived a couple of starry-eyed lovebirds. — They were in their early twenties, a time when life’s burdens often weighed heavy on one’s shoulders. Christopher and Greta found themselves caught in the merciless grip of economic struggle and social awkwardness in a world where chaos reigned supreme, and that sure would make Kafka blush. Christopher, a self-proclaimed hipster…