Books
Adam Grant's "Think Again" is by far one of my favorite reads in recent memory. In this thought-provoking book, Grant doesn't just challenge our beliefs; he reshapes the very way we approach decision-making, a transformation with profound implications for large organizations and their leaders.
Personal
Every now and then I find myself in an emotional spiral. While complete and constant self-awareness will never come naturally to me, I have at times used a technique that helps me escape and reset. I'm sure there's some long-known psychology term for this, but I
Technology
Like most people on the planet, I've been using ChatGPT lately. It has been really neat to learn how this technology works and how to interact with it for best results. I've also been taking a mathematics class at the local college and I thought I
Personal
I have a blog. Since you're here, it's pretty clear that you know this. I've had a blog for awhile now. I've also had absolutely no direction when it comes to what content or value my blog provides. What should I write?
Books
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin is an exceptional book that explores the complex relationships between two childhood friends and their shared passion for video game design. The book is a stunning achievement that delves deep into the world of game design and provides a fresh and unique
Truth
Truth, a necessary building block in any society, is eroding and splintering in the United States of America. Truth is a fundamental expectation within a society. If that society cannot determine and agree on what is true, economic and cultural progress will be difficult if not elusive. Philosophers have debated
Books
The Lost City of the Monkey God by Douglas Preston is a captivating read that digs into the world of anthropology and exploration. The book tells the story of an expedition to Honduras in search of a lost city that is believed to be the home of an ancient civilization.
Philosophy
The problem of evil is a reconciliation of the existence of evil with a God that is benevolent, omnipotent, and omniscient. If an all-knowing, all-powerful, wholly good God exists, why is there evil in the universe? If God has these traits, why has he allowed evil to exist? This is
Internet
In the 1990s the internet was regularly called the Information Superhighway, most notably by former Vice-President Al Gore. The internet was being discussed as a way to connect millions of people to others and anything they could imagine: shopping, encyclopedias, massive piles of data, even their friends and loved ones.
Philosophy
Capitalism was once thought of to bring a country into a prosperous era, and in many ways it has. However, it is now becoming apparent that this economic system has many negative side-effects. Capitalism significantly rewards business owners and job creators but tends to leave the working class behind, and
Philosophy
The mind-body problem is the philosophical problem of how our minds and bodies relate to one another. This is important because it attempts to answer the questions of consciousness and what it means to be human. There are two primary beliefs within the mind-body problem, dualism and monism. Dualism is
Books
Longitude by Dava Sobel is a well-written and expertly researched book that tells the story of John Harrison and his quest to solve one of the greatest scientific challenges of his time: determining longitude at sea. The book is both a history of the problem of longitude and a biography