Body a temple; Mind a palace

~ As I get older I become increasingly wary of the things I let into my body. And my mind.

Over or Under

~ Who are we to look up to?

Why Obsession is Good

~ musings on obsession.

3 Tips on the Art of Conversation

~ 3 personalized tips on the “art” of conversation.

Mesmerism

~ a stream of consciousness writing on “mesmerism.”

The Kojima Standard: 5 Attributes to Good Entertainment

~ musing on the self-professed “standard for entertainment” of one legendary artist and gaming auteur, Hideo Kojima.

The Future Must Be Blue: 9 Principles of Longevity

~ musing on the concept of “Blue Zones” — regions of the world where people live happier, healthier, and altogether longer lives — and what we can learn from them.

4 Things That Should Be Taught In School

The things I learned in school, and what I *thought* I knew about the world and what was important in life, now feels like a distant dream.

2021 Playlist

~ a rundown of my favorite, most memorable pieces of art from my 2021 playlist.

The Exercise of Imagination

The exercise of imagination is dangerous to those who profit from the way things are because it has the power to show that the way things are is not permanent, not universal, not necessary.