In my main line of work, I’m a researcher. Specifically, I study how people use the internet, and how, when they misuse it, we get bad outcomes as a society. Of course, I am far from being a luddite (although, the real-life Luddites weren’t actually against all technology!): it would be pretty hypocritical of me …
One of the best, worst things about being human is that every last one of us makes mistakes. Whether they’re at work, in our relationships, or in the way that we treat ourselves as people, they’re bound to happen. I certainly know that I’ve made my share of mistakes in life, in all of the …
I am at an interesting point in my life. Having finished my doctorate just a handful of months ago, I was lucky enough to have excellent mentors from my early adulthood to the present who have helped me reach goals that seemed, at times impossible. I’ve also been let down a fair few times, as …
On Nov 16, 2022, a missile hit a Polish village and killed two farmers. The killing of any noncombatants in a war is a tragedy: the killing of two civilians in a country that has not yet entered the conflict has the potential of dragging the previously neutral party into the conflict. Regardless of whether …
When we think about qualities that are masculine, one that does not often come to mind, at least in my experience, is empathy. Sure, the ideal version of masculinity we think of might well include notions of taking critique, listing to others, and so on, but few people think of empathy as a distinctly masculine …
The search for one’s purpose in life is often the work of a lifetime. And, to be fair, it’s a question that is both extremely important to answer, and one that is extraordinarily difficult to do so. Here, I want to apply some of my knowledge as a professional philosopher who has been teaching at …
Most of us have to make decisions of one kind or another every day. For some folks, this can get overwhelming at times, which leads a lot of people to lock up and become unable to make decisions. Even worse than no decision at all, sometimes failing to take decisive action can lead to the …
The war between Russia and Ukraine has now been ongoing for several months. With that in mind, daily news reports can offer conflicting, sometimes incorrect information. Here, I want to take a moment to address some of the more complex facets of the conflict and offer you my perspectives on them. For a little bit …
Last week, Florida got hit with the worst hurricane to come ashore here thus far in the 21st century, Hurricane Ian. I’m writing this from Miami, and, thankfully, I’m okay. The same cannot be said for everyone, even among my own family: my parents are currently undergoing the process of claiming most of what they …
For those who have gotten to experience a flow state, it’s one of the cooler things that a human being can do. In these states, you’ll find yourself focused beyond anything you thought was possible, and anything but the task at hand seems to melt away. I’m one of the folks who has experienced a …