How Game Theory Helps You Have Better Conversations

Cultural, moral, and policy debates are important. Offering an opinion is good, sometimes necessary. But if expressing your opinions and showing how you’re right triumphs all, including being kind, what have you won? A zero sum games is a fascinating topic introduced by game theory. For one side to win another must lose. Status is…

Life: A Series Of Ups And Downs

To be truly seen is one of the best gifts. Someone asks questions that shows they were really listening. They ask how they can help, maybe without premeditated effort just being themselves, and show they truly have your best interests at heart. Even more precious is when there’s no expectation of being seen and yet…

Reflecting On 21 Years

Today, I’m 21. And I can truthfully say I’m not seeking something to provide fulfillment. I’m the most content and joyful I’ve ever been in my life. And yet, looking at my external circumstances, there hasn’t been a drastic change this past year. I live in the same place. I drive the same car. My…

Sacred Economics

This is a bit different than my typical posts, a breakdown of Sacred Economics (SB). Primarily, the questions I had from it. To summarize: I need to do some research on the below questions before my opinion is formed. Questions:  SB: If you ask why enough, it always comes down to money. Question: Does he believe…

The Incredible Power Of Storytelling

With the continuous firehouse of new content online it seems ridiculous to watch something multiple times. However, in the past month I’ve watched a handful of videos over 5 times. What do all of these videos have in common? They tell a story about something I’m interested in. Here’s one with Malcom Gladwell, and here’s…