Not many people take off to go and live in monasteries nowadays, but the institution of monasticism has much to …
Tag: thought
Why Advertising is So Annoying
Advertisers play constant games of cat and mouse with us, tracking us with ever cleverer cookies and widgets. It seems …
The Faulty Walnut
Our minds are made up of some of the most impressive matter in the universe. But they are also profoundly …
PHILOSOPHY: Immanuel Kant
Immanuel Kant was acutely aware of living in an age when philosophy would need to supplant the role once played …
Why Religious Beliefs Aren’t Just Silly
Nowadays, many atheists declare not just that god is dead but that anyone who believes in him must be stupid. …
How to be an Entrepreneur
The dream of becoming an entrepreneur is extremely common. Putting the plan in action requires many things, most importantly: a …
HISTORY OF IDEAS – The Renaissance
The Renaissance is a historical period with some important lessons to teach us about how to improve the world today. …
Not Liking One’s Looks
Many of us inhabit bodies and faces that don’t look as we feel they should. It’s one of the most …