Ethics & Morality

Embracing the Paradox of Contradiction

Human nature is riddled with contradictions.

We value honesty but avoid harsh truths.

We crave freedom yet cling to familiarity.

We profess loyalty while acting disloyally.

These contradictions aren’t mere confusion; they’re shaped by ancient instincts and modern ideals.

This inner tension explains why our behaviour often defies logic.

Motives like seeking approval and fearing rejection constantly collide.

For example, we tell white lies to protect the feelings of others, even as we claim...

Imagine a Future

The past predicts the future.

I think most of us could agree on that at some level.

And when I imagine what the future holds, I don’t like to imagine us repeating mistakes we’ve made in the past.

I like to imagine progress, breakthroughs, and innovation.

It’s not that the past isn’t filled with human progress, it obviously is.

But it’s also filled with examples of technological breakthroughs being exploited for capitalistic gains.

Too Much Pride

Pride is a double-edged sword.

Too much pride will get you killed.

Too little will get you nowhere.

People with too much pride are arrogant, stubborn, and blind to their flaws.

People with too little pride tend to have low self-esteem, seek to please others to a fault, have difficulty accepting praise, and apologise excessively.

Both are consequential to one’s being.

Both result in a distorted reality of oneself.

You might be someone with...

Time will Pass Regardless

Time is beautiful, but unforgiving.

Time tells the truth; it won't lie; it can capture the sum of your life in a single moment.

The regret from the opportunities you didn't take, the loathing at the paths you didn't walk, the delusions of grandeur, the self-sabotage, the victimhood, letting your ego run wild - if ignored will compound and consume you eventually.

You can lie to the world, and with luck, your rhetoric might convince them of your lies.

You can lie to yourself, and over time you...

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