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16 Intriguing German Words With Deep Philosophical Undertones

A list of German words and their deeper philosophical meanings. Find your Daseinsberechtigung by posing the Gretchenfrage.

A reflection on St George in Retirement Syndrome, a sneaky condition that can make us addicted to solving increasingly trivial problems.

A deep dive into five inspiring quotes by Naval Ravikant. How does his practical philosophy translate to lasting change?

A collection of investment quotes that are about more than just finance. Fom Warren Buffett to Nassim Taleb and Naval Ravikant.

A reflection on paradoxical examples of odd reasoning. What can we learn from the Crocodile Paradox and is Schrödinger’s Cat dead or alive?

A reflection on five timeless Alan Watts quotes. I’ve channelled my inner spiritual entertainer to uncover the secret of Zen and life.

I took the liberty of curating 21 handpicked aphorisms about life for you. How would you feel about becoming a budding aphorist yourself?

How to stop procrastination? A brief look into how to own a gratification monkey, master the 10 Minute Rule and avoid Yak Shaving.

A collection of thought-provoking quotes on uncertainty and the numerous ways to deal with what we don’t know.

A brief look at examples of paradoxical situations. Catch-22, Kafka Trap and a method designed to see through them all.

My reflection on Dukkha Bias, an idea coined by podcaster Chris Williamson. What makes our minds so good at unearthing flaws in our lives?