A few years ago, my brother’s dog Nibbles went deaf. And she had weak hips for years. But still, she couldn’t give a shit. Even when she struggled to jump
Author: Dave
Do you get bored of breathing oxygen? It’s possible to not get bored of doing anything (as long as it’s what you want to do)Do you get bored of breathing oxygen? It’s possible to not get bored of doing anything (as long as it’s what you want to do)
Anyone saying ‘Don’t you get bored of ding the same thing every day/week/whenever…?’ is like saying ‘Don’t you get bored of breathing Oxygen? Wouldn’t you prefer to breathe another gas
The Philosophy of: Socrates and The Mighty Boosh’s Vince Noir – Question everything. Even what the black bits in bananas are.The Philosophy of: Socrates and The Mighty Boosh’s Vince Noir – Question everything. Even what the black bits in bananas are.
This is Vince Noir from The Mighty Boosh. The greatest TV character in television history of TV (television vision)? I say yes please. And just Socrates used to do (which
Actually, maybe a better question is ‘WHAT are you?’Actually, maybe a better question is ‘WHAT are you?’
What’s your answer? What I am and what you are and what every physical thing on this planet is, is a living organism. One that has consciousness. Either with a
Who are you? (Inspired by a student I teach. Which they asked me too.)Who are you? (Inspired by a student I teach. Which they asked me too.)
That’s it. Ask yourself: ‘Who am I?’ Ever done it? Think about it.
Are you suffering because of a future that may not even be bad? Or may even be far greater than you fear? Or may not even happen at all?Are you suffering because of a future that may not even be bad? Or may even be far greater than you fear? Or may not even happen at all?
If something sucks, or worse, is terrible, do we suffer? Maybe you think yes. Is that situation of suffering definite (at least in your current perception of reality)? Maybe you
A Deep Dive into: AI [pt.6] – The philosophy of: The local librarian the other day (Slowing down the development of AI so it doesn’t eventually take over? ‘It’s a bit late for that.’)A Deep Dive into: AI [pt.6] – The philosophy of: The local librarian the other day (Slowing down the development of AI so it doesn’t eventually take over? ‘It’s a bit late for that.’)
After I went up to the front desk at my local library the other day, I remembered I forgot to get something else (remember to forget – does that exist?).
A Deep Dive into: Humanity [pt.1] – Are humans the only ones who feel so connected to–and such empathy for–other species?A Deep Dive into: Humanity [pt.1] – Are humans the only ones who feel so connected to–and such empathy for–other species?
We can feel so much compassion and connection to other animals. Whether they’re dogs, cats, gerbels, or a small used jar with a spider in it that you poke holes
Is everything that’s subjective, everything that varies across humanity, just bullshit? And is everything that is objectively true all that matters? [On Eudaimonia)Is everything that’s subjective, everything that varies across humanity, just bullshit? And is everything that is objectively true all that matters? [On Eudaimonia)
How are you? Are you alive? And do you have enough food to survive in the near future, enough warmth, water and shelter (and an ability to rest)? Then you’re
The Philosophy of: Sarah Connor (in Terminator 2) – There’s no fate but what we make for ourselves.The Philosophy of: Sarah Connor (in Terminator 2) – There’s no fate but what we make for ourselves.
Your future is decided by you. It isn’t set. Every day, there are hundreds, or thousands of decisions you make in your own mind of how to deal with things
A Deep (but not too deep, because this shit can do your head in) Dive into: Are we living in a computer simulation? [pt.2] – This is why we aren’t. Or maybe exactly why we are. I don’t fucking know.A Deep (but not too deep, because this shit can do your head in) Dive into: Are we living in a computer simulation? [pt.2] – This is why we aren’t. Or maybe exactly why we are. I don’t fucking know.
This is part two of an examination of Simulation theory – Here’s part 1. And to understand what the hell this is, watch this, this, or this, or read this (the latter
Mission accomplished: I got stung by a blue bottle like a mother bitch.Mission accomplished: I got stung by a blue bottle like a mother bitch.
Can you control pain? Is it all in the mind?¹ This is the experiment I set out to run just over 4 months ago: And today, I finally I did it. A
Is rewarding yourself with a beer (after a hard day’s work or workout) kind of like me rewarding my dog Chunky with bleach for being a good dog?Is rewarding yourself with a beer (after a hard day’s work or workout) kind of like me rewarding my dog Chunky with bleach for being a good dog?
What’s your relationship to drinking? Do you do it to relax? Or for clarity? Or to treat yourself for doing something well, working hard or doing something physical? (This was
What are you attached to? If you remove it from your life, can you handle it? + The Philosophy of: Socrates (on indifference)What are you attached to? If you remove it from your life, can you handle it? + The Philosophy of: Socrates (on indifference)
Is it possible to not get attached to anything? Because nothing is actually yours. Your house, your car, your lifestyle, your marriage, your dog, your possessions, they’re not yours. They can
What is ‘success’? How much of your time is in your control? – The philosophy of: CGP Grey, Apollodorus in Plato’s The Symposium, The Onion, a former student of mine, and I guess mine too.What is ‘success’? How much of your time is in your control? – The philosophy of: CGP Grey, Apollodorus in Plato’s The Symposium, The Onion, a former student of mine, and I guess mine too.
What do you consider ‘success’? The way that it’s treated by seemingly the majority of the world is: money, fame, recognition, financial assets or some bullshit ass cocktail of the
The philosophy of: Atlanta Falcons Fullback Derrick ColemanThe philosophy of: Atlanta Falcons Fullback Derrick Coleman
Why you gonna let someone else mess up how you feel about yourself? A huge part of American football is communication. But still Derrick Coleman not only won a scholarship
Instead of asking ‘Where are you from?’, what about asking ‘What’s your character?’ instead?Instead of asking ‘Where are you from?’, what about asking ‘What’s your character?’ instead?
Where you grew up or your birthplace or nationality is not who you are at all. Sure, there are customs that it’s advisable to adhere to where you are, but
Everything you do, do it for a reason – The Philosophy of: Miyamoto Musashi [pt.1]Everything you do, do it for a reason – The Philosophy of: Miyamoto Musashi [pt.1]
Do Nothing, which is of no use. – Miyamoto Musashi Scrolling through your Instagram news feed for 35 minutes ‘just because, you know’, or just opening Snapchat for a couple minutes because
#1: Your name. #2: Your nationality = Two things you had no control over. Yet why do we get worked up if people don’t remember #1, or do we judge people for #2? (You are not your nationality, or name, AT ALL)#1: Your name. #2: Your nationality = Two things you had no control over. Yet why do we get worked up if people don’t remember #1, or do we judge people for #2? (You are not your nationality, or name, AT ALL)
Stereotypes are complete bullshit. You are not your nationality, you are a person in the world with a different personality from everyone else, who happened to be born in and
Hang on, wait. Making more money doesn’t mean you LIVE LONGER?Hang on, wait. Making more money doesn’t mean you LIVE LONGER?
These are the richest people in the world. Wowee. If aliens are watching us from somewhere right now, they would have to ascertain that, based on how much we value