We’re all feeling cooped up and anxious and, yes, already a little bored. So what would my mother say?
Category: Musings
Love and Wisdom
Love is wiser than wisdom. Wisdom knows more than knowledge. Knowledge counts more than data.
From the Inside Out and the Outside In
We humans understand each other asymmetrically. But that's a good enough place to start.
The Convertible Time Hypothesis
In any human life, there are basically three types of time: inherently good times, inherently bad times, and ...
Keep Bending Toward Justice and Truth
Some simple things you can do to make the world better.
Practice Your Art (Whatever It Is)
Dear Daughters, Here’s one of my pet theories: Every person has at least one art. And regularly spending time on your art is hugely important, for adults as much as for children. “I don’t know,” you may say. “I don’t really think of myself as artistic.” Trust me, you are, though it’s possible you haven’t …
Nothing Much and the Center of Everything
A brief reflection on the otherworldly importance of each of us—and why you should do your homework.
What Changed Your Mind?
The most important mind-changers aren't nuggets you'll note in a TED talk or even lessons you'll learn from a book. They're experiences that change who you are.
Does the Data Really Know?
We increasingly expect “the data” to guide us. But what do they really know?
What Is Patriotism?
Here are some thoughts on a crucial current topic. Not my thoughts. The thoughts of one of America's original patriots.
