Relative rationality
It is easy to call out “stupid” when watching others’ decisions from the sidelines, but how many of our own decisions are really optimised?
It is easy to call out “stupid” when watching others’ decisions from the sidelines, but how many of our own decisions are really optimised?
I’ve always been a believer in habits, but now I also realise that they can limit one’s growth if they are not (re)aligned to one’s intentions. As I grow older, I can feel the self’s resistance to any sort of change.
Reading and a few recent experiences made me think a little more deeply about old age than I usually do. There is no freedom from old age, but maybe we can be better prepared.
A work situation reminded me of the challenges to one’s sense of morality. While I had written earlier on the professional aspect of that, this is a more personal take on how I have been faring while navigating with a moral compass.
A recent podcast made me revisit the utility of a nation state. While I have never been a fan, this time I also tried to make a case for defending it in the medium term.