Pessimism is generally equated with a grumpy and immature kind of mood. But it is in fact at the origin …
Tag: wisdom
POP CULTURE: Better Celebrities
It’s easy to criticise modern societies for being ‘celebrity obsessed’. But the problem isn’t an interest in celebrity, it’s the …
How to Get Angry a Lot
It’s remarkably easy to spend most of one’s life in a blind rage. So much of existence is, after all, …
What State Broadcasters Should Do
We’re used to thinking that state broadcasters do something very important: but what really is their function in modern societies? …
Jamie Oliver Cooks for The School of Life
Jamie Oliver is a big inspiration for us at The School of Life, as he is a hugely talented teacher, …
ART/ARCHITECTURE: Andy Warhol
Andy Warhol was one of the great artists of the 20th century who understood the legitimate role that glamour and …
The Pleasures of Community
There’s a lot of pressure on us to make our individual lives interesting. But sometimes, the best experiences aren’t those …
How to Make a Country Rich
If you were setting out to make a country rich, what kind of mindsets and ideas would be most likely …