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Essays on philosophy, ethics & decision
Why Philosophy is Useless
Philosophy may be impractical, but its value lies precisely in its uncertainty and ability to challenge our …
Read →In Praise of the Process
Teachers lack the training grounds comedians have to refine their craft. How embracing process over perfection …
Read →Philosophy as Spiritual Exercises: The Greco-Roman Tradition
In the Greco-Roman tradition, philosophy wasn't abstract theory but practical spiritual exercises for learning …
Read →The Existential Labyrinth: When Inaction Is the Greatest Risk
How status quo bias drives costly inaction. Chekhov, Kahneman, and philosophy on why embracing calculated risk …
Read →An Introduction to Aristotle's Virtue Ethics
Aristotle's virtue ethics: the golden mean, practical wisdom, and how to cultivate courage, honesty, and the …
Read →Risk, and the Comfort of a Good Story
From eclipses to market crashes, we turn to stories to make sense of uncertainty. A reflection on risk, myth, …
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