Life & Philosophy

When we buy something, we pay only a small fraction of its cost. Anything consuming hours of our lives carries an enormous price tag....

When considering our goals, let's think long-term. We'll probably end up way further than we think if we keep going....

There's this nagging feeling that the next scroll might reveal something amazing, and you might miss it if you don't keep scrolling....

Capitalism is great at giving people what they demand and making them even want things they don’t need. Once a company creates a product or service, the industry streamlines its production, distribution, and sales to maximize efficiency. The more they sell, the better it is for the business. Living in a market-driven society is a blessing if you want to buy a good fork or a reliable car. However, there’s a flip side to this coin: an entire sector focuses on enticing consumers with addictive products and services, and that’s where the danger begins. ...

I’ve been experimenting with ways to be more disconnected from technology for a long time, from disabling notifications to using a dumbphone. However, a challenging exercise still hard to do is to go for a walk without my phone. When I leave my place without my phone, I feel like I’m leaving my pants at home; the whole experience is stressful. What if someone needs me? What if I need it for something? How am I going to survive? ...