We humans understand each other asymmetrically. But that's a good enough place to start.
Tag: truth
Keep Bending Toward Justice and Truth
Some simple things you can do to make the world better.
Cheating Success
Real success is about building a better self, which is why you really can't cheat at it.
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.
Are the New Ways Better than the Old, or Vice Versa?
In adolescence, we all seek to innovate. By middle age, we're more likely to like traditions. And in some ways, we're right all along.
Get to Know Your Sources
In a world where information is everywhere, it's increasingly important to know who's feeding you what, why, and how.
Are Resumes Ever True?
Reflections on telling nonfiction from nonsense.
Someday You’ll See Things Differently
No matter how well you know a thing now, it will likely look different to you someday, after your next existential transition.
Why Words Matter
There's a very real sense in which words have conjured the world as we know it. Which is why we should treat them with care.
