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The Long Hike
Conquering a mountain becomes a lesson in self-mastery.
The Burden of Freedom: The Pressure of Endless Options
A reflection on the burden of too many choices.
Anarchy, Democracy and the Foundations of Order
Democratic and Anarchist traditions are different in focus, but share some of the same foundations. Both are threatened by unchecked power.
Leading or Being Led?
A reflection on tech tools and their potential to distract from goals.
When Everything Is a Reward, Nothing Is Rewarding
Some things just bring us happiness and joy because we do them, not because someone rewards us for it.
When Everything is a Reward, Nothing is Rewarding
A reflection on the overjustification effect, modern validation culture, and how flow can help restore genuine fulfillment.
Family, Friends, and Politics: Will Empathy Survive the Ideological Divide
A reflection on political polarization and its impact on society.
Witness to Strength
When emotional pain occurs, it’s always felt. But it doesn’t have to take root.
From Consumption to Creation: Reclaim Your Focus and Attention
A reflection on renewing focus in the attention economy by moving away from consumption and toward creation.
From Consumption to Creation: How Linux Helped Me Reclaim Focus
Whether technology causes distress or satisfaction depends on how we approach it and use it.