Is everything subjective? The balance between subjectivity and objectivity continues to be a central issue in philosophy. We see things not as they are but as we are. Immanuel Kant The Trolley Problem “The Trolley Problem” is a famous thought experiment in philosophy and ethics, introduced by philosopher Philippa Foot in 1967. Thanks to shows … Read more
Hedonic adaptation, the tendency to quickly return to a baseline level of satisfaction, no matter what happens to us in life, is Mother Nature’s bait and switch. All sorts of life events we think would make us happier actually don’t, or at least they don’t for long. Nir Eyal. Over four decades ago, three psychologists … Read more
Hans Christian Andersen’s simple yet powerful tale The Emperor’s New Clothes about the power of truth becomes increasingly relevant to us as we age and achieve success. For those unfamiliar with the storyline, The Emperor’s New Clothes is about an emperor obsessed with fashion. Sensing an opportunity to swindle the emperor, two con men pose … Read more