GDP & Economy
December 28, 2018
In light of the recent ups and downs of the stock market, I can’t help but be reminded of the following comic. It feels like a lot of our economy operates on similar principles in general:
Category: philosophy
Discipline Yourself, For Discipline is the Root to Success and Happiness
December 14, 2018
An anon on 4chan talks about the importance of self discipline, and how it relates to success and happiness. A must read: If somebody had told me what I’m about to tell you when I was a teenager, my life could have gone down a completely different path. Recently I received a message where I … More Discipline Yourself, For Discipline is the Root to Success and Happiness
Beaver Transcript: On Immigration
November 29, 2018
The following is an essay by Beaver, which helps one look at the recent immigration issues the US have been experiencing from a different perspective: Immigration is the expected result of freedom of movement, yet that does not mean it should not be controlled. Immigration is a fairly recent reality in human history. Though it … More Beaver Transcript: On Immigration
The corruption of the word “Professional” and what it entails
November 3, 2018
It used to be that the word “Professional” was a positive compliment. However if you observe carefully, the meaning of the word itself have shifted over the years. Nowadays at best it’s a neutral and meaningless compliment, and at worst slightly insulting. Use this as a test. Imagine you’re at the funeral of a loved … More The corruption of the word “Professional” and what it entails
Beaver transcript: On Democracy
October 26, 2018
In light of the upcoming elections in the U.S, I figured this analysis on democracy as a form of government itself from Beaver would be relevant. As an added bonus, further analysis was provided by a mysterious stranger using a picture of a chicken as their avatar. I think the most interesting point made by … More Beaver transcript: On Democracy
What would Jesus do? Perhaps he’d flip a table
October 12, 2018
When you hear the phrase “What would Jesus do?” uttered or written in everyday life, it’s always implied, often smugly, that Jesus would be nice – more specifically, tolerant and compromising. One Christian anon disagrees, and proposes that Jesus would perhaps flip a table. He presents a very different view than what is commonly espoused … More What would Jesus do? Perhaps he’d flip a table
Beaver transcript: On Unions
September 21, 2018
Like most people, I simply saw unions as an arbitrarily good or bad thing without giving the topic much further thought. This essay by Beaver provides an in-depth analysis on why unions are needed, why they go bad and subsequently end up loathed, and ultimately how they work and how they could be fixed. Some … More Beaver transcript: On Unions
On Toxic Individualism
September 8, 2018
An anon on 4chan offers his insights on the root cause of many of today’s social issues: Toxic individualism, basically. The inability to contextualize yourself as part of a larger whole. The ability to shut out the things you disagree with, no questions asked. The loss of the expectation that neighbors should know each other. … More On Toxic Individualism
Beaver transcript: On Echo Chambers
August 24, 2018
This is an essay from Beaver on a topic that’s very relevant to the times we live in. There’s an increasing number of echo chambers online and in real life, and anyone who’s observant can see their influence on how polarized the US and the world in general have become: The last two decades have … More Beaver transcript: On Echo Chambers
Jeff Bezos and his lazy eye
August 4, 2018
Recently I was discussing something related to Jeff Bezos and Amazon with other people when someone commented on his picture, which was available, “Why doesn’t he just fix his lazy eye? He’s got all that money”. This question prompted some philosophical introspection on my part. It’s clear in many of Bezos’ pictures that his eyes … More Jeff Bezos and his lazy eye
Temple of Zagan 