An incognito good life
The measure of what makes a good life is quite subjective, but increasingly, the decision is being made on the basis of how that appears to the world. In the recent past, I have been making conscious trade-offs.
Category: Flawsophy
Next change
We resist change, but survival also compels us to normalise. Both journeys are difficult, but if we pay attention, there is an opportunity to discover and rediscover small joys.
Subjective Objectification
The internet has replaced the Joneses, and our constant pursuit of presenting a perfect self to the world has caused self-objectification at not just the physical level, but at a cognitive level too. Can our brain handle it?
No kidding!
As someone who has lived through a couple of decades of not being a parent, and having had these conversations with folks who aren’t sure of this decision, these are my perspectives on becoming a parent, or not.
The illegibility of freedom
The ability to project, and make plans have helped the species to progress. At an individual level, it has had a tremendous impact on how I have lived my life too. I optimised for predictability and efficiency so I could be free, but it turns out that it’s only part of the story.