Introduction
An introduction to my use of the word transcendence to encapsulate a path forwards for us, a higher consciousness chained to an evolutionary being.
Thoughts on truth and being
A large part of our world is created by our collective meaning. Meaning therefore is a discussion that, while difficult, is too important to ignore. While this may not be as coherent as I would like, if one line resonates with somebody, then that probably justifies the effort in writing it.
As one of the most influential books in our culture, and as part of my general interest in religion, I read the New Testament. Here are my thoughts.
Don't Panic Yet Podcast - With Simon Mounsour
The second release from the discussion between Simon and me. This one is more philosophical and focused on where morality comes from, why we should care about morality and so on. Hopefully you feel these questions are as important as I do.
Words sometimes contain worlds. Compassion is such a word, and it is one of great necessity and consequence to our species. This is a discussion of my journey with the word, and the complexities of realising it in life.
My thoughts on the concept of god
I wrote some musings about this force which is so deeply consequential in our society, and against my better judgement put it up here
The voice of the intellect is a soft one, but it does not rest until it has gained a hearing. Ultimately, after endless rebuffs, it succeeds. This is one of the few points in which one may be optimistic about the future of mankind
— Sigmund Freud
Will Storr
Subtitled "How we became so self-obsessed and what it's doing to us". This is my favourite sort of book, sweeping, well informed, compelling and empowering. The author takes us on a couple of stops to explain the conception of self in the West, from the ideas of Ancient Greece, to...