7+1 Paradoxical Examples of Mind-Bending Contradictions
A reflection on paradoxical examples of odd reasoning. What can we learn from the Crocodile Paradox and is Schrödinger’s Cat dead or alive?
Philosophy
Posts on philosophy and its ideas, ranging from thought experiments and paradoxes to human nature, modern workplace politics and ancient wisdom.
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.
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?
13 Quotes on Uncertainty: How to Cope With the Unknown
A collection of thought-provoking quotes on uncertainty and the numerous ways to deal with what we don’t know.
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?
Tall Poppy Syndrome in the Workplace and the Laws of Power
A reflection on Tall Poppy Syndrome, a social phenomenon that occurs when someone’s success causes them to be envied or discredited.
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: On Pointless Philosophy and Bullshit Jobs
A reflection on Daniel Dennett’s Chmess and David Graeber’s concept of Bullshit Jobs. Can we make them solve each other?
