Philosophy | The Mind Collection | How to Think for Yourself

5 Zen Stories Worth Contemplating for Years (Or Not at All)

A collection of five intriguing Zen stories that all come down to one crucial lesson: There’s really nothing to see here.

A reflection on Chesterton’s Fence, a cautioning principle about reformers who fail to grasp the original purpose of an institution or law.

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?

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

A reflection on Tall Poppy Syndrome, a social phenomenon that occurs when someone’s success causes them to be envied or discredited.

A reflection on Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot, a metaphor for an event that will in all likelihood definitely maybe happen.

A reflection on Daniel Dennett’s Chmess and David Graeber’s concept of Bullshit Jobs. Can we make them solve each other?