The Gift of Humility (And Charlemagne)
Humility is defined as a modest or low view of one’s own importance. It is the act of being humble. Many people are afraid of being humiliated. This is when something happens to… Continue reading
Tag Archive: philosophy
The New Bar Exam
They say lawyers are important. They also say lawyers are horrible. I don’t know which of these saying is true. In fact, I don’t really know that much about lawyers at all. That… Continue reading
Problem Solving, Obsession, and Letting Go
“Any solution is nothing more than a commitment to future problems.” –Some wise guy I like to solve problems, and I don’t believe I am alone in this endeavor. It is nice to… Continue reading
Planets are Like People
I have spent my life trying to understand everything around me. From the dirt below, to the stars above, and even the atmosphere in between. And I have learned, as a reluctant human,… Continue reading
Ordeals of Power
The relationship between rulers and the ruled has always been contentious at best. Who gets to be in charge? Why them, and not someone else? Is power a burdensome responsibility, or is it… Continue reading
Traffic and Life
Every one of us has moments when we think we are the masters of our own lives. In these moments, all of us are deceived. The world around us controls us more than… Continue reading
What Humans Leave Behind
Asia, Europe, and the Middle East are all the cesspits of civilization. This might sound like a controversial statement, and I suppose it is, but it is not controversial with aims to harm… Continue reading
Life and Level Caps
What is the meaning of life? Nobody will ever be able to definitively tell you. A lot of people will try. Sometimes you should listen. Sometimes you shouldn’t. Maybe the meaning of life… Continue reading
The Best of All the Systems
For thousands of years Mankind has been trying to figure out the best way to get along. Every oppressive policy, and every liberating ideology, is at its core an attempt to find a… Continue reading
Words For Stupid People
Words are important. And few words are more important than the words we use to describe other people. Sometimes we describe other people nicely. We say they are charming or intelligent or sophisticated.… Continue reading
Birds and Snakes are Smarter than People
Every once in a while living creatures need a reset, a rejuvenation, or a renaissance. Probably plenty of other words that start with R. The world is a tough place for anything with… Continue reading