In Zen philosophy, koans are short anecdotes or riddles that are designed to transcend conceptual and dualistic thinking, and thereby provoke enlightenment.
Life is frequently unexplainable and it will always be a bit absurd. “Existential silliness” is an attitude that allows us to embrace life’s absurdities and turn them into a source of entertainment and humor.
There’s no such thing as a life without a little chaos and turbulence. The “Five Whys” exercise is a great tool for recalibrating our values during these difficult times.
What’s the difference between “effective altruism” vs. “feel good altruism?” How can we make our efforts to improve the world more impactful?
Campfires provided an important evolutionary step in group-bonding that likely influenced the development of society and civilization as a whole.