Because thinking about the world is fun…
- Universalism vs particularism, what’s that?
Universalism considers laws and rules can be devised that apply to everyone. Particularism says we need to consider context and relationships – rules can change according to the circumstances and who is involved. Is one more right than the other? Can they be combined in the political realm? - Addicted to novelty
Novelty is addictive if you are the type of person who enjoys change. While the need for novelty supposedly wanes with age, that’s not what I’ve found. How do I keep my addiction satiated? - Frictionmaxxing
What sort of maxxing do you indulge in? There have never been more methods on offer through which you can optimise your maximum potential! Feel tired already? - I’ve Got My Eye on You…
While we really enjoyed our time cycling in Xinjiang, China, the constant surveillance was something I’d rather not get used to. - How do I look? Part II
Am I fooling myself that I don’t care how others see me given I colour coordinate my bikepacking clothing? And do humans have any choice in the matter, given it appears other animals are also fashion victims, including orca?
2 thoughts on “Thoughts in Uncertain Times”
The way you connect different topics like oil prices and government policies really made me think about how these interconnected forces shape the way we live. It’s easy to forget that even the smallest decision, like a font change in diplomatic documents, can have larger consequences.
In front of a mud yurt appears to be the remains of an older mud yurt after a heavy rain ?
In the future, robots will do all the work so heat won’t bother people lying in a fan breeze