Responsibility Archives

Diogenes of Sinope, the ancient Greek philosopher, holding a lantern and looking for an honest man, rendered in the style of a 1900s newspaper.

Seeking the Truth Today Is Exhausting – 7 Takeaways No. 190

You’ve got skillz! Legacies, LONG after you’re gone. Being comfortable with yourself. Anger. Dutch sex. Truth seeking. Being good.

A desktop computer set on a desk in an office environment, wearing a dunce cap.

They Don’t Actually Know Anything – 7 Takeaways No. 175

There’s no right way to parent. Why so serious? Perhaps bad habits serve a purpose. New tech? We’ve been here before. Being a grownup. AI is dumb. Misinformed about misinformation.

A photorealistic image capturing the moment 'One Saturday morning last October, my friend Greg and I were running down the North Kaibab Trail in the Grand Canyon, close to halfway through 26 miles of trail.' The image shows two runners, Greg and the narrator, in mid-stride on a rugged, picturesque trail within the Grand Canyon. The vast canyon landscape stretches around them, with its iconic red and orange rock formations and a deep blue sky overhead. The runners are depicted with expressions of joy and exhilaration, emphasizing the awe and beauty of the moment. The scene conveys a sense of adventure, friendship, and the grandeur of nature.

Everything is Cool – 7 Takeaways No. 161

Sure, there’s other stuff, but let’s not overlook how amazing things are.

You Can’t Be Happy – 7 Takeaways No. 144

Passion, Suffering, Privacy, Happiness, AI, Responsibility, Energy

The Space Behind the Waterfall — 7 Takeaways No. 114

mindfulness, Storytelling, Responsibility, Loneliness, Attention, Silence, Inspiration

Every Moment is Beautiful — 7 Takeaways No. 95

Happiness, Responsibility, Placebos, Wisdom, Hype, Ignorance, The Lindy Effect