Philosophy | The Mind Collection | How to Think for Yourself

St George in Retirement Syndrome: How to Know When to Quit?

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.

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

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?