Embracing The Irrational Mind

Embracing The Irrational Mind

How much of our decision making process is a function of the unconscious mind? How many of our choices are rationally justified after the fact? Join me for an investigation into the workings of the mind and consider if we are fated to do as we do.

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Forced Isolation, Subjective Morality, & Introspecting on Intention

Forced Isolation, Subjective Morality, & Introspecting on Intention

My thoughts as I enter into a seven day forced isolation due to my wife contracting COVID.

I discuss how I plan to maintain sanity, the potential silver linings and what I hope to get done.

I also dive into the concept of morality, subjectivity, human fallibility and the issues around forming opinions.

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The Slap That Stopped The World …

The Slap That Stopped The World …

Yes, Will Smith slapped Chris Rock. Yes, it was shocking. But perhaps there are far more shocking and consequential acts of violence occurring as we speak?

Here is my take on the event, as well as a meta discussion of our collective response to it, and the implications of that response.

As I say in the episode, if I am wrong, please enlighten me!

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Paying My Rent, One Poem At A Time

Paying My Rent, One Poem At A Time

Big news, I’m now earning enough from my online work to pay the rent. That’s right, my poems are paying the bills baby!

Breaking this milestone came as somewhat of a surprise. Given that I have multiple sources of income, it took until tax time for me to do the math, and realise that I had, after five years, in-fact ‘made it’.

True, I’m not living off my work, I’m not uber wealthy or well known, but the fact remains, the rent is paid, and next year is looking even better.

It’s with this in mind that I wanted to give you a rundown of my approach. What follows are the techniques, strategies, and mindsets that I am currently employing…

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