Is your life today what you pictured a year ago? Life is an enigma wrapped in a mystery, itself coiled inside Pandora's Box. We have little agency, real agency in our lives. I mean we all strive for the same things: we mean to survive long enough in order to reproduce and thus attain a … Continue reading We are Flotsam
Democracy is dying. We are killing it. When we abdicate from responsibility, we make it clear. We want none of that. Government cannot and won’t protect you. The social contract is null and void.
Daily writing promptWhat skills or lessons have you learned recently?View all responses Some time ago, I had the opportunity to work as an economist on some very interesting files. For two years, I was in charge of gauging the supply and demand of an economic mainstay. During that time, I learned a lot about a … Continue reading On Econometrics
Have you ever performed on stage or given a speech? Stage fright is real, folks. I once knew, intimately knew, a young man who was not afraid to try new things. To him, the sky was the limit. Whether good or bad, he wanted to sample life to his fullest. In this, he was not … Continue reading On Stage Fright
What are your favorite physical activities or exercises? Myron’s Discobolus. To me there is nothing more worthy of one’s constant lifelong efforts than making sure one’s soul was trapped in a healthy body. The Romans used to say Mens sana in corpore sano. I echo that sentiment every moment I push my body to the … Continue reading The Majesty of the Palaestra
Daily writing promptWhat is something others do that sparks your admiration?View all responses Indomitable courage in the face of soul-freezing adversity. That is what elicits my admiration. There is no other spark. Be it a mother delivering a baby at the price of her life. Be it a father jumping in front of a car … Continue reading On Bravery
What technology would you be better off without, why? The question is not whether I would be better off without AI. No. This is not about my mental comfort or well-being. Not at all. The real question is whether AI will destroy us all. You see, AI is now learning as a machine how to … Continue reading Artificial Intelligence is the Enemy of Humanity
Daily writing promptWhat's your favorite cartoon?View all responses Take your pick between Pinky and the Brain (one is a genius the other is insane) and Yoink of the Yukon. Guess which of the two mice was my fav? Hint: the plotter not the hapless idiot. Somehow, I never suspected that there would be greater forces … Continue reading Pinky and the Brain meets Yoink of the Yukon
Are you more of a night or morning person? I’m a night owl. It’s not like I hate mornings. It’s just that I am hazy and sleepy and everybody is out and about with the Sun. It’s busy and it’s crazy. And the highways are parking lots. Who wants that, eh? I mean you gotta … Continue reading Night Owls are the Best
Frank Herbert once wrote these interesting words: “Seek Freedom and become captive of your desires. Seek Discipline and find your liberty.” It took me almost 45 years to get it. Freedom is not the Point. Liberty is the Path. Discipline, self-control, silence - this is how you walk the Path.
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