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Your calculator is eating your brain
You’ve heard of a sword being an extension of a warrior’s arm. But have you ever considered a
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27: Lessons in emotional fortitude
Some recent life events made me rethink my approach to therapy, and why regular trips to the mental mechanic should be for everyone.
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Start on the right foot
I’m excited to see where life will take me as I step further out of my comfort zone and
26: The Privilege Paradox
The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted glaring inequities in our education system. In order to even the odds, we need to have a serious discussion about privilege.
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The Price of Humanity
When thinking of what should be more affordable, do we think about whether things cost enough in the first place?
25: Dissecting African time
In my efforts to disentangle myself from the manufactured speed of the digital age, I’ve been giving more thought to what we can learn from African concepts of time.
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A Stoic Vision of Evil
We've all cast ourselves as the hero in our personal narratives. We see our actions as just, as
24: The case for Love
As a non-expert with a notoriously extended run as a bachelor in residence at Foster's Home for Imaginary Lovers, I have many thoughts on the topic of love.
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The frog in the pot
You've probably heard the familiar anecdote of the frog in the boiling pot: Throw a frog into scorching
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Collective rationality
We can only sharpen our collective rationality through exposure to divergent ideas. Knives are only sharpened with friction, and so
23: Stress and Cognitive Arousal
The more I learn about stress, the more I realize how important it is in maximizing performance. But all stress isn't equal. The stress I'm talking about might be better described as cognitive arousal.
