The Falsehood of a Just World
The idea that everyone gets what they deserve and what they ‘earn’ is preposterous. There are merely advantages and disadvantages that determine someone’s place in… Read More »The Falsehood of a Just World
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As An Observer of Scientific Discovery
These areas are far out of my reach with regards to decision-making. I can merely comment on them, but refuse to make any significant statements… Read More »As An Observer of Scientific Discovery
Against the Notion of Work as a Virtue
Industriousness, assiduousness and hard work – these are not virtues, yet believed to be by many. For those who do not exert effort and embrace… Read More »Against the Notion of Work as a Virtue
On Political Commentary
Politics, economics and world affairs are out of my control. Whilst I indulged in political affairs when I was younger, beyond my ability to vote… Read More »On Political Commentary
Summarising the Reduction of the Vices
Reducing the prevalence of behaviours and emotions that are negative to one’s being will give rise to subsequent contentment and will allow ‘inner peace’ to… Read More »Summarising the Reduction of the Vices
Social Expectations Generate Anxiety
Expectations are the cause of our tendency to be nervous and anxious in certain situations assessed by other people. When we desire a particular positive… Read More »Social Expectations Generate Anxiety
On Finding Existential Meaning Without Occupation
Meaning and existential purposefulness cannot be universally defined. Work (labour, occupation, industriousness or employment) doesn’t automatically equal an objective meaning. Yet, society forces this on… Read More »On Finding Existential Meaning Without Occupation
Avoid Conviction and Dogmatic Devotion
Devotion and conviction to one particular source is to be avoided as you will make it difficult to change your mind in the face of… Read More »Avoid Conviction and Dogmatic Devotion
People Would Rather Believe Their Own Bullshit
People have a subconscious tendency to believe their own bullshit. That these behaviours and thoughts are correct or just. This is one of the reasons… Read More »People Would Rather Believe Their Own Bullshit
Thinking Too Much and The Harm It Causes
What brings about more anxiety over hypothetical matters are thoughts that which persist before an event arises. This event or scenario can be an upcoming… Read More »Thinking Too Much and The Harm It Causes