As individuals we're vulnerable to the world. We can be killed in numerous ways. Ever since our species has existed we’ve had to find …
Other Ramblings
Loneliness by John T. Cacioppo and William Patrick: Book Review
A brief review of the book Loneliness: Human Nature and the Need for Social Connection by John T. Cacioppo and William Patrick. This …
A welcome interruption
For the past few weeks have been frustrated by the monotony of my life. The same routine each week. I was desperate for something to …
Book Review: At The Existentialist Café: Freedom, Being, and Apricot Cocktails
As part of my suffering to overcome my anxiety. I looked at many fields, including that of philosophy. Years ago I read up on some ideas …
Life is about play, and why we need more of it
What's missing in my life? Well many things but one I can identify is time for fun. Messing about, play. Sometimes I don't want a goal a …
Most men lead lives of obvious desperation
'The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation' - Henry David Thoreau. Thoreau was right, but he was also wrong. We don't live our …
My Minimalist journey Part 1
I have never had much in the way of possessions. But my desire to live a more authentic happier life was rekindled after reading the book …
Diversity Reigns: There is no mainstream culture (and what it means for us)
Is it a sign of the modern times that mainstream thought has shrunk? In the past, there was a core culture of attitudes, beliefs norms …
Mastery and The four stages of competence
The Learning of a skill is complex but the Four Stages of Competence outlines the psychological stages the journey from incompetence to …
