Relative rationality
It is easy to call out “stupid” when watching others’ decisions from the sidelines, but how many of our own decisions are really optimised?
It is easy to call out “stupid” when watching others’ decisions from the sidelines, but how many of our own decisions are really optimised?
The untimely demise of Warne triggered a few thoughts about ‘elderhood’ and the time left. In addition to my own reflections, I have included a small excerpt from Amor Towles’ The Lincoln Highway that describes it wonderfully.
It’s half time, and as I look back and look ahead, I realise that what I am looking for doesn’t really change – meaning. It’s still a choice though, on how to approach it – “whether to float with the tide, or to swim for a goal”.