Category Archives: philosophy
How to answer “who am I?”
How do you describe yourself? When put on the spot, how do you answer: who am I? And are you happy with your answer? ... Read More
The domestication of humans: has domestication made us happy?
Just like our pets, humans have been domesticated but has our domestication made us happier? ... Read More
Why you hate working so much
Why do you, I and so many people around the world hate working so much? ... Read More
A life of suburban hell
Living life trapped in a suburban hell while working jobs we hate is a common problem. The film, Revolutionary Road depicts this brilliantly. ... Read More
The hedonic treadmill
If there's one psychological phenomenon that everyone should know it's: the hedonic treadmill. t should make you question what you want in life. ... Read More
Some people are so poor all they have is money
Some people are so poor all they have is money is a quote attributed to Patrick Meagher as well as Bob Marley. It's certainly the kind of thing Marley would have said. ... Read More
Comparison is the thief of joy
"Comparison is the thief of joy" is a quote from Theodore Roosevelt. According to social comparison theory we measure ourselves by comparing ourselves to others. ... Read More
Living a comfortable life: is life too easy?
From working in coal mines and stuck up chimneys to sitting on the couch playing video games. Has life become too easy? ... Read More
Is being rich worth it?
Why do so many people want to be rich? Do rich people have a better life? Is being rich really worth it? ... Read More
