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Love and Wisdom

On February 17, 2020February 17, 2020 By Steve SampsonIn Musings6 Comments

Love is wiser than wisdom. Wisdom knows more than knowledge. Knowledge counts more than data.

From the Inside Out and the Outside In

On January 5, 2020January 5, 2020 By Steve SampsonIn Musings4 Comments

We humans understand each other asymmetrically. But that's a good enough place to start.

The Convertible Time Hypothesis

On August 25, 2019 By Steve SampsonIn MusingsLeave a comment

In any human life, there are basically three types of time: inherently good times, inherently bad times, and ...

Keep Bending Toward Justice and Truth

On August 4, 2019January 16, 2021 By Steve SampsonIn MusingsLeave a comment

Some simple things you can do to make the world better.

Practice Your Art (Whatever It Is)

On May 26, 2019 By Steve SampsonIn Musings1 Comment

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 …

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Nothing Much and the Center of Everything

On January 21, 2019March 26, 2019 By Steve SampsonIn MusingsLeave a comment

A brief reflection on the otherworldly importance of each of us—and why you should do your homework.

What Changed Your Mind?

On December 27, 2018December 27, 2018 By Steve SampsonIn Musings2 Comments

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?

On December 10, 2018December 10, 2018 By Steve SampsonIn MusingsLeave a comment

We increasingly expect “the data” to guide us. But what do they really know?

What Is Patriotism?

On December 6, 2018December 9, 2018 By Steve SampsonIn MusingsLeave a comment

Here are some thoughts on a crucial current topic. Not my thoughts. The thoughts of one of America's original patriots.

Why Can’t I Just Make Up My Own Mind?

On October 22, 2018October 22, 2018 By Steve SampsonIn MusingsLeave a comment

Because your mind is basically a hypersensitive elephant with an untrained rider on top.

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