Moral Signs 2
A work situation reminded me of the challenges to one’s sense of morality. While I had written earlier on the professional aspect of that, this is a more personal take on how I have been faring while navigating with a moral compass.
Month: July 2022
Uncharted
This is an excellent framing for the times we live in. We’re in a complex age, and we continue to try to make it certain and efficient using everything from personality tests to AI. But this is at the risk of losing the things that got us here- from scenario planning to creativity, imagination, and shared understanding. Great perspectives and a very accessible narrative style.
The ride of a lifetime
After a decade and a half of togetherness, it’s time to say goodbye. And because I’m fairly sure there will be no other, I call it the ride of a lifetime.
The Great Game : On Secret Service in High Asia
Before the Great War was the Great Game, fought between Victorian Britain and Tsarist Russia across continents and kingdoms. Peter Hopkirk does a great job of making history accessible, recreating episodes and context for the reader.
Notion States 2
A recent podcast made me revisit the utility of a nation state. While I have never been a fan, this time I also tried to make a case for defending it in the medium term.