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Finding Purpose in the Digital Age
Have you ever found yourself looking at absurd videos on YouTube at 4am when you should be studying for the final exam you have in a couple of hours?
I explore our capacity to resit temptation and find purpose.
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Alienation and Extremism
What drives someone to extremism? I explore the phenomenon of extremist ideologies in the wake of the pandemic and what we can do to address the consequences of alienation.
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A Case Against the News
Few people think of the way we consume information similarly to how we consume food. Should we begin to pay attention to what types of information we pay attention to?
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Risking Everything to Move to Brazil
A lot of people dream of moving to an exotic country somewhere far away, however, few actually do it. I wanted to get a better understanding of why we see these places only as vacation destinations and how we can take the leap of faith.
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Can We Unplug Ourselves from the Internet?
2021 brings a new year and a lot of new hope. However, it's important to be mindful of the outside events that control your habits and thought patterns; namely, social media.
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Your Career Doesn't Need to Be Meaningful
It seems there's a greater thirst for meaning in society. Does a meaningful career equate to a meaningful life?
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Boredom and the Price of Distraction
What do you think about when you don't know you're thinking?
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Anxiety
Why do we have trouble making choices? Today I will explore the phenomenon of paralysis by analysis, and why decisions can be overwhelming.
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Meditation, the Mind, and Working Out
Some musings on what goes on in the mind.
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The Need for Control is a Source of Suffering
We place a lot of emphasis on self-initiative in achieving success. However, trying to forcefully attain the results you want in life leads to further isolation and suffering.
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A Fear of Commitment or a Fear of Uncertainty?
I explore the unwillingness of people to embrace change in the face of familiar suffering. It's a topic that has been extremely interesting to me over the years, so I hope that you enjoy.
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Information Addiction
Our brains have evolved to scavenge for information the same way that our ancestors scavenged for food. This poses a problem in the digital age.
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The Limits of Self-Help
I offer a critique of the self-help industry here.
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Against Instagram
A little rant against instagram
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Book Review: Skin in the Game
In this episode, I review Nassim Taleb’s Skin in the Game.