The Courage to Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga introduces Adlerian psychology through a dialogue between a philosopher and a student. This Socratic-style conversation aims to challenge entrenched beliefs about happiness, interpersonal relationships, and the pursuit of a meaningful life. The central premise of the book is that happiness is a choice, and… Read More »
I enjoyed reading this hard-hitting, no holds barred book, but I’m not going to write a review as I do not have enough skin in the game. Just kidding. So, how good is Skin in the Game: Hidden Asymmetries in Daily Life by Nassim Nicholas Taleb? In this thought-provoking exploration of risk, responsibility, and decision-making,… Read More »
What makes the Fat Man dilemma so fascinating is that you can come up with an endless permutations of scenarios for various philosophical discussions.
Here’s a flowchart to help you find your brand of divinity. Related posts:If there is a God…God, by computerThe value of skepticism
During the Reign of Terror of the French Revolution, one morning’s executions began with three men: a rabbi, a Catholic priest, and a rationalist skeptic. The rabbi was marched up onto the platform first. There, facing the guillotine, he was asked if he had any last words. And the rabbi cried out, “I believe in… Read More »
飞速行驶的列车上，一位老人刚买的新鞋不慎从窗口掉下去一只，周围的旅客无不为之惋惜，不料老人立刻把剩下的那一只也扔了出去。众人大惑不解，老人却从容一笑：“再好的鞋剩下一只，对我来说，已没有任何用处。把它扔下去，也许捡到的人会得到一双，说不定他还能穿。”