Time travel’s a tough nelly. And largely because Time only goes in one direction. And maybe that’s enough to prove … More
Category: On time
The philosophy of: my microwave and oven after a blackout last night, my favourite time (who-gives-a-fuck o’clock) & another student of mine inspires me
There was a blackout where I live last night. Which was excellent for 2 reasons –one, because a blackout limits … More
How do you know you’re not dreaming right now?
When you dream at night, does it sometimes feel real? So real that you feel anxiety, worry, fear, jealousy, love, … More
If you managed to survive okay without something or someone before they came into your life, you can live without it after it’s gone
What’s the most important thing or person/people/animal in your life? At some point they came into your life, right? But before that, … More
The philosophy of: Chunky pt.8 – Though the past has shaped you, the only time that actually matters is this moment right now
This is Chunky. And Chunky could give a fuck about the past or the future. All that he gives a … More
There’s only one thing that’s permanent, one thing that lasts forever [Another student of mine inspires me]
I love death. But not because it’s cool and I want to do it, but because acknowledging the fact it’s 100000000% going … More
Are you worried about something? Don’t worry, in 5 billion years, the sun is going to collapse in on it self and engulf the entire earth.
Any problems you have, any stress or worries are really nothing in the context of the universe. In 100 years, … More
The philosophy of: Gang of Youths ‘Go Farther in Lightness’ pt.5 – The Deepest Sighs, The Frankest Shadows
There’s a sky full of lights and none of them stars But each white, silvery flicker’s a faithful reminder to … More
The philosophy of: one of my students – Life isn’t like Benjamin Button
Time goes in one way. Never in history has it gone backwards (except this one time, at 1:10). Yet, from … More
Missing the point: Statues – Why does this one of Marcus Aurelius even exist?
Of Fame. Take a look at the minds of her suitors, their ambitions and their aversions. Furthermore, reflect how speedily … More