Everything you have is borrowed, and there is going to be a time you’ll have to give it all back. Your money, clothes and property won’t stay with you forever. Friends and family members pass on and some grow apart from you. Even existence itself is time-limited. I’m guessing some readers feel this is a […]
Consciousness Explained
I just finished a great book written by philosopher Daniel Dennett entitled, Consciousness Explained. The title is ambitious but not misleading, as Dennett forms a theory for how consciousness might actually happen. If you’re like me, then thinking about how it’s possible for you to experience a sunset or enjoy a symphony isn’t easy. Dennett […]
How to Think For Yourself
Don’t be a buffalo. When buffalo were still common in North America, Native American hunters learned a trick to hunt the herd animals. Buffalo don’t look up when moving as a group. In fact, if a few buffalo in a herd were startled into running, the entire herd would charge, even if most of the […]
The Vast, Unstatable Importance of a Positive Attitude
Note from Scott: Leo Babauta, head writer of Zen Habits, has offered to provide a guest post while I’m recovering. Check out Zen Habits for more great articles like this one. Or read the other popular articles he’s written for this website, Do Less to Be More Productive and 20 Procrastination Hacks. Photo courtesy of […]