Category Archives: philosophy
How to be grateful

Based on many measures this is the best time in human history to be alive. So why do so many of us not feel grateful? ... Read More
True self vs false self: who do you prefer?

Donald Winnicott is considered to be one of the greatest thinkers from the 19th century in the field of psychoanalysis. Winnicott came up with the concept of the true self and false self. ... Read More
Existential intelligence: struggling with pointless office work

If my younger self could have looked ahead in time and seen what I'm doing now, how disappointed would I have been? It's safe to say that working in an office wasn't my dream. ... Read More
Different types of wealth & two you obsess about

There are many different types of wealth, however, there are two you obsess about more than others ... Read More
Advertising has us chasing cars and clothes, working jobs we hate so we can buy shit we don’t need

It's one of my favourite quotes from Tyler Durden in Fight Club. We know it's true. But just like a drug we find it hard to stop ... Read More
What is life about? Answer: one thing

So what is life all about? This question shouldn't be confused with what's the meaning of/or what's the purpose of life? ... Read More
Jevons paradox: how it works against you

Most of what you'll read about Jevons paradox relates to economics. What's not discussed and what I find interesting is how Jevons paradox affects our daily lives ... Read More
Life is full of fake people

Life is full of fake people; you, me and everyone else. Not only is life full of fake people, the world is faker than it’s ever been before. ... Read More
Not fitting in

As I've grown older, I've realised that I don't fit in. The feeling of not fitting in came about in the workplace but it's society as a whole. I'm definitely not normal but I'm not looking for sympathy. I don't want to fit in ... Read More