Tag: human nature
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“Before Stoicism: Musings Toward a Philosophy”
Most people think they’re shepherds.In reality, most of us are sheep—and we spend a surprising amount of time arguing over who the wolves are.That realization was part of one of my earliest attempts at building a philosophy.Long before I ever read Marcus Aurelius or Epictetus, I was trying to make sense of how people behave…
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Security First, Freedom Later — The Ancient Shell Game
Everyone claims to value freedom. Ask a hundred people whether they would rather live free or not, and all hundred will say yes. But history and human behavior tell a more complicated story. When faced with uncertainty, instability, or danger, people consistently choose security over liberty.This choice is not foolish — it is practical. Human…
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The Cost of Isolation: Six Lives That Prove We’re Meant to Be With People
And Why I Still Fight the Urge to Pull Away Isolation is tempting. Quiet. Predictable. Controlled. I battle with the urge to isolate. There are days when even stepping into a party, a store, or a casual conversation feels draining, like the world is tapping a vein and taking what I’ve got left. Sometimes it’s…
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The Luxury of Forgetting: How Comfort Has Made Us Fragile
Before we dive in, let me set the scene: I had a whole December lineup planned—light, festive, easy reading. Been ready since Halloween; I had the idea right after doing true crime for October, just to keep things cozy and low-key and avoid bumping into politics or mental-health vibes this month. Then the lineup disappeared.…
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Life after door kicking. 