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.
Philosophy
Posts on philosophy and its ideas, ranging from thought experiments and paradoxes to human nature, modern workplace politics and ancient wisdom.
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?
3 Ideas in 2 Minutes on Measuring Success
A brief reflection on three ideas about measruing success. The Bed of Procrustes, reference norms and the secret to overnight success.
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.
3 Ideas in 2 Minutes on Life, Tactic and Strategy
A brief reflection on three ideas about life, tactic and strategy. Avoid Tactical Hell by embracing Statregic Heaven.
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: How to (Not) Cope With Success
A reflection on the infamous Tall Poppy Syndrome, a pathological perspective on success common in Australia. 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.
Chmess: How to Spot a Bullshit Job
A dive into Daniel Dennett’s Chmess and David Graeber’s equally pointless Bullshit Jobs. Can we make them solve each other?
