Leaving and Returning
Kids are always complaining about going to school. When I was a kid, I used to like going to school. I didn’t always enjoy the actual part of going, being uprooted from where… Continue reading
Tag Archive: philosophy
Trouble, and the Stages of Human Life
All living organisms undergo some type of life cycle. For many creatures, the stages of the life cycle are clearly delineated and easy to see. There is an obvious difference between a caterpillar,… Continue reading
Siren Songs and Siren Warnings
Imagine you are an ancient sailor. You’ve been out to sea for what seems like eternity. Maybe you are going somewhere. Maybe you are just drifting. Either way, it is a shock when… Continue reading
Fish, Trees, and Judgement
“Everyone is a genius. If you judge a fish by his ability to climb a tree then the fish will think he is stupid.” This is a very famous quote. Many say it… Continue reading
Is Anything Safe?
People are always worried about safety. For something to be deemed “safe” is a great achievement indeed. Or so it seems. Everything we interact with is judged on how safe, or unsafe, it… Continue reading
Changing Past Lives
Regret is not pleasant, but it’s difficult to get through life without it. We all have things we wish we’d done differently. This is why you will often hear people lament, “If only… Continue reading
Appearances and Free Will
There is more to every person than meets the eye. If you took the effort to get to know every single person you encounter, you would probably find a few surprises. Some people… Continue reading
The Ultimate Test of Character
Character is defined as the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual. Like a character in a movie or a book, a person’s character is the sum of all that they are.… Continue reading
Ranks and Levels in the Workplace
Many of us spend most of our time at the workplace. If you have a job that requires you to go somewhere and interact with people, which is really most jobs, then you… Continue reading
Theology and Theoretical Physics
In the past people turned to theology to explain the universe. Today, many people turn to theoretical physics for the same explanations. On the surface these two fields may appear to be very… Continue reading
Don’t Work When Sick
Human beings and machines have a lot in common. They can both be used to perform jobs and do work. Unlike humans, machines don’t have feelings. At least not yet. Machines never feel… Continue reading