Watch Out!

These posts address topics that represent a danger to our well-ordered state of mind. Here we cover things that make us mad or give rise to passions. This can lead to bad decisions and suboptimal outcomes
Mar
15
Bright orange winter hat, gloves, and baseball cap from the NYC Marathon

My Worst Marathon Experience Left More Than Scars

In hindsight, I was lucky it happened to me early in my running career because that day changed my life
6 min read
Feb
23
The World’s Worst Persuasion Tactic: Insults

The World’s Worst Persuasion Tactic: Insults

If you're tired of political insults, take the no-insult pledge with me
4 min read
Feb
16
Large metal sign in a field reading U N I T Y

My Favorite Insults from Commenters

If you're going to take a swipe at someone, at least be clever about it
4 min read
Feb
02
Sculpture of a baby sitting on an upturned hand - wishful thinking is the province of children

The Contradiction Living in the Hearts of Americans

From the American Dream, we’ve descended into childish wishful thinking
4 min read
Jan
26
Woman bathing under a waterfall

A Simple Way to Cut the Gordian Knot of Gender

Don’t read too much into this but by all means, read on
3 min read
Jan
19
University facade of Harvard Law School, with green lawn and trees in the foreground

Why I’m Rescinding My $100 Million Pledge to Harvard

It’s probably not for any of the reasons you may be thinking
2 min read
Nov
24
Wall of stock certificates of defunct corporations

Unions Are Doing Humanity a Tremendous Service

At the same time, unions are inadvertently creating the conditions for their disappearance
3 min read
Oct
27
Truck panel reading "Secure Destruction You Can Trust" above a saw blade

No, the END Does Not Justify the MEANS

A simple thought experiment reveals the perils of letting your desired outcome drive your actions
3 min read
Oct
20
Cyborg man standing in front of futuristic portal

Immortality is a Foolish Wish

A few reflections on why living forever should be no one's desire
2 min read
Sep
22
Man standing before chalkboard with drawing of large biceps

From American Exceptionalism to American Wimps

When did we become a nation of risk-averse underachievers?
3 min read