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Restoring Faith in Humanity: The Case For Optimism

on January 25, 2022February 22, 2023 By Sam Weston

There's a certain creepy conversation that I keep falling into. It happens whenever the topic of human nature comes up, and it usually goes like this: Other Person: "I think it's just human nature to be selfish, violent and cruel." Me: "Why?" Other Person (stunned that I even asked): "What planet are you living on? [...]

A Path Without a Goal: There’s More to Life Than Getting What You Want

on July 31, 2021February 27, 2023 By Sam Weston 3 Comments

I'm sure you've been there before. You really wanted to achieve that goal. You wanted to pass your course, get that degree, buy that car, score that job, travel the world. Whatever it was, you knew that as soon as you achieved it you would have "made it." You would finally be happy. Then you [...]

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