We’re used to thinking of envy in very negative terms. But it’s an emotion we should learn to accept and …
Tag: thought
HISTORY OF IDEAS – Manners
Looked at over time, we’re gradually picking up slightly better manners – but what are we doing now that might, …
The Horrors of Parents
Adults may grumble about kids: but what about the other side of the coin? A thoughtful member of the younger …
The Horrors of Children
Society tells us some lovely sweet stories about what it’s like to have children. But there are some darker sides …
ART/ARCHITECTURE – Dieter Rams
The German designer Dieter Rams deserves our attention because he believed in products of everyday use that could be beautiful …
How to Use Drugs
We’re still only at the dawn of learning how to use drugs properly – knowing what drugs we need and …
Friendship & Vulnerability
We often think that the best way to have friends is to be deeply impressive and accomplished. In fact, the …
EASTERN PHILOSOPHY – Kintsugi
‘Kintsugi’ is the remarkable Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with elegance and grace – a tradition with a lot …