Philosophy

Slow thoughts on how to think, live, and pay attention.

A tiny curious figure tugging a giant tangled question-mark that dissolves into stars

Why did this happen to me?

We invent reasons because having no reason is psychologically unbearable. But the reason is unknowable, and what is unknowable is unusable. Focus on the process instead.

philosophy · Over 3 months ago

A caricature brain-machine printing out endless excuses on a paper ticket

Rationalization Machines, But I Don't Care About Your Rational

A simple criterion for distinguishing good people from bad people — and why the 'why' doesn't matter.

philosophy · Over 3 months ago