5 Alan Watts Quotes: How to Become a Master of Life
A reflection on five timeless Alan Watts quotes. I’ve channelled my inner spiritual entertainer to uncover the secret of Zen and life.
Philosophy
Posts on philosophy and its ideas, ranging from thought experiments and paradoxes to human nature, modern workplace politics and ancient wisdom.
21 Memorable Aphorisms About Life: How to Become an Aphorist
I took the liberty of curating 21 handpicked aphorisms about life for you. How would you feel about becoming a budding aphorist yourself?
3 Ideas in 2 Minutes on How to Stop Procrastination
How to stop procrastination? A brief look into how to own a gratification monkey, master the 10 Minute Rule and avoid Yak Shaving.
Procrustean Beds: How to (Not) Gauge Your Success
A brief look into Procrustean Beds, a cruel metaphor on forced conformity, and three ways to gauge success. Which one should you ignore most?
3 Ideas in 2 Minutes on Paradoxical Situations
A brief look at examples of paradoxical situations. Catch-22, Kafka Trap and a method designed to see through them all.
Dukkha Bias: Why Nothing Is Ever Good Enough to Be Published
My reflection on Dukkha Bias, an idea coined by podcaster Chris Williamson. What makes our minds so good at unearthing flaws in our lives?
The Elevator Dream: On the Beautiful and Crushing Nature of Success
A brief reflection on a personal elevator dream. A story about claustrophobia, success, transcendence and Roman Emperors.
Stanford Prison Experiment: The Power of Perceived Power
A brief reflection on the infamous Stanford Prison Experiment, the notion of perceived power and what we can learn from John McLane.
The Ship of Theseus: How to Solve the Paradox of Who We Are
A reflection on the ship of Theseus, a thought experiment that raises an intriguing question about our identity and its evolution over time.
Tall Poppy Syndrome: What It Is and Why We Shouldn’t Care
Musings on Australia‘s infamous Tall Poppy Syndrome, a convenient malady for a special group of people. Perhaps there’s a simple cure?
Waiting for Godot: When Tomorrow Never Comes
A reflection on Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot, a metaphor for an event that will in all likelihood definitely maybe happen.
