The Parable of the Unenlightened Chairman

There once was a man who rose to be the chairman of a national soccer league. The national women’s team had just become the world champions and were parading in front of a massive crowd and international TV. It was a euphoric and historic moment. As the captain led her team across the line of …

The Power of Good Arguments: Why You Should Care About Logic and Evidence

There is no escaping the rallying calls of different viewpoints in today’s society; each offers its unique perspective with promises of being true and correct. However, not every argument is created equal some possess greater value than others. Good arguments are those built upon facts and logical reasoning, while bad ones rely on emotional tugs …

Family Ties – a conversation with Verena in Greece

March 7. 2023 Geoff: Very sad to hear of the train disaster. Verena: Thank you Geoff. It is a nightmare as it shows that NOTHING is working here. Reprint of Facebook Post Dear friends abroad, how can | tell you? Slowly,as we overcome the first shock, | am trying tofind explanations for you, who don’t …

Your Strongest Beliefs May Not Be True!

We live in a world where the strength of a belief is often taken as the measure of its truth. We have become so accustomed to believing in something with such conviction that we forget that our views might not always reflect reality. This is especially true regarding beliefs about us and others and those …

How to make better mistakes

I’ve made so many mistakes in my life that I have lost count of them. I used to feel bad when I made mistakes. I’d (metaphorically) beat myself over the head when I did. I’d engage in obsessive apologetic behaviour. I’d tell myself off and make repeated commitments not to make any more mistakes. Some …

True love: it’s for everyone

Love has got to be one of the most talked about, argued over, and misunderstood concepts in human history. But what is true love? Is it a feeling of intense romantic passion, or something else entirely? Is it something that just happens unexpectedly, or can we actively cultivate it? The answer to those questions depends …