The world is far from perfect – sometimes the best we can do when we see culture and society falling apart is to “ride the tiger” and follow our own inner law….
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….
What’s the difference between “effective altruism” vs. “feel good altruism?” How can we make our efforts to improve the world more impactful? …
How does culture influence our minds and how we see the world? Psychologist Richard Nisbett shares his extensive research on the difference between “Western” and “Eastern” minds….