Severance's Innies Are Happier Than Outies—Here's Why

Severance doesn’t argue for forgetting—it argues for emotional amputation and suggests that kindness might just be what grows in the absence of pain.

Cox Business Practice Problems: Read This Before You Sign Up

Due to undisclosed fees, unreliable service, and frustrating customer support, consider Cox Communications only as a last resort.

Surreal vs. Absurd: Navigating the Fractured Landscape of Reality

The surreal manipulates reality through dreamlike logic to reveal hidden meanings, while the absurd confronts the inherent meaninglessness of existence, creating a sense of dread through the collapse of coherence.

How to Be More Liked (or Even Loved): Pick Your Poison

A fast, no-BS breakdown of the three ways to be liked—some easy, some costly, and one that actually lasts.

Cunk, comedy, and anti-intellectualism

Philomena Cunk’s absurdly confident ignorance is both hilarious and revealing—because in a world where misinformation thrives, certainty often matters more than truth.

The Peace of Acceptance

Acceptance isn’t about giving up—it’s about conserving energy for what actually matters, making peace with reality, and sidestepping unnecessary suffering.

Distinguishing bullshit

To discern truth from deception, prioritize observing actions over merely listening to words—actions reveal true intentions.

The Middle Way

In a world that often swings between extremes, the Middle Way offers a pragmatic, balanced approach to navigating life with clarity, resilience, and a touch of realism—and it does not have to be a religious thing.

Las Vegas: Where Innovation Meets the Absurd

From pyramid-shaped casinos to an LED super-sphere, Las Vegas proves that logic has never been the driving force behind its success—reinvention, spectacle, and a fearless embrace of the absurd have.

The Loneliness Epidemic: Is Company Always the Cure?

As more people retreat from unkind environments and draining relationships, loneliness isn’t just an epidemic—it reflects how we navigate connection, strategy, and self-awareness in a world where goodwill is increasingly rare.

Six Ways To Deal With the Past and Move Forward

When someone says, “Try not to regret your past, it doesn’t do any good!” it may seem like empty reassurance, but there’s wisdom in it—dwelling on regret won’t alter what’s happened, but learning from it can help you move forward with clarity and purpose.

The Lucrative Pharma Ad Gig: Great Money, Until the Fine Print

Working in pharmaceutical advertising paid well and made living in New York City possible—until I realised the fine print wasn’t just small; it was intentionally unreadable.