It is generally assumed that advances in technology lead to the improvement of society. With technology we can do things earlier generations couldn’t imagine. We can travel vast distances in a short time, do incredibly complex calculations, and spread ideas around the world within seconds.
Surely these advances make us more able than our ancestors, who had a hard enough time finding food to survive. Continue reading
Continuing the Discussion When I wrote this post about achieving happiness through a lie, I wasn’t sure what type of reaction to expect. The discussion that followed in the comments exceeded all my expectations. It made me realize the real … Continue reading
Reality, when looked at truthfully, is quite depressing. We’re all doomed to tumultuous lives filled with toil and frustration. Most of us won’t live up to our potential. Fortunately, thinking about the nasty truth can be averted with a well crafted Life Lie. Continue reading
What is moral is what you feel good after, and what is immoral is what you feel bad after. -Hemingway As trivial as it may seem, it is often difficult to tell the difference between right and wrong. Most judgments … Continue reading
A short story that explains why you should help the poor instead of giving to the poor. Continue reading
An article about why everyone should want money, even people who aren’t greedy, because money equals freedom. Continue reading
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