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Too Many Choices: The Psychology of Underwear
A simple trip to Walmart reveals the paradox of choice and why not every decision needs to be perfect.
The Quiet Revolution
This article explores how shifting focus from results to the discipline of the process can lead to a sense of meaning through presence.
When Arguments Turn Personal: The Ad Hominem Trap
Most arguments don’t fall apart because of bad ideas. They fall apart because they turn personal. Here’s how the ad hominem trap works, and how to recognize it when it happens.
Why Technology Frustrates Us (And How to Take Back Control)
Technology is supposed to make life easier—but small frustrations can quickly build into something much bigger. In this video, we explore why that happens and how to break the cycle by regaining clarity and control.
The Upward Path
The article examines how Plato and Augustine viewed knowledge as an ascent towards eternal truths, emphasizing the role of reason and revelation, and its significance in modern times.
Trolls, Judges, and the Toxic Online World
In this video, I explore the difference between trolls and judges, and why that distinction matters more than we think. Because the real challenge isn’t just dealing with difficult people. It’s maintaining your clarity and sense of direction in an environment that constantly pulls you outward
The Ghost in the Machine: Algorithms and Agency
Algorithms are shaping your choices, often without you noticing. In this video, we explore how a tech-driven world quietly pulls us toward an algorithmically constructed sense of self, and why that matters more than it seems.
Inner Contentment: Beyond the Fallacy of Change
This video explores the ‘Fallacy of Change:’ the tendency to postpone joy, waiting for external circumstances to improve, and offers practical strategies for cultivating inner resilience and finding fulfillment now. Learn how to shift your focus from what’s missing to what you already have, and reclaim your inner compass for a more meaningful and connected life.
Reclaiming Capitalism: Power, Structure, and the Loss of Community
This article argues that capitalism’s promise of opportunity is undermined by corporate‑political collusion and market concentration, and calls for reforms in campaign finance, antitrust enforcement, and local economic connectivity.
The Power of 'Should': How It Shapes Our Thoughts and Emotions
Should statements are rigid rules we create for ourselves, often using words like “should,” “must,” or “ought.”They are often based on outdated beliefs or unrealistic standards. Recognizing them and reframing those unrealistc expectations can go a long way toward improving well-being.