Parmenides
Challenging all assumptions…
…in search of meaning and truth
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The meaning of being—your self in the universe
In knowing yourself better, you’ll, by definition, know the universe better. Don’t pass up the opportunity to find meaning in your being.
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What does “truth” even mean?
There are different kinds of truth, and when we’re able to communicate clearly about what they are, we might actually figure out what to do with them.
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How to be correct AND compassionate
I’m going to give you access to two superpowers. I know—that’s a big claim. But I’m not offering secrets, alchemy, or snake oil. I’ve got just one very practical, somewhat boring tip, which will unlock one or both superpowers. The first superpower will appeal to your inner Machiavelli, while the second will appeal to your…
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Moral outrage–moral, or outrageous?
…we will do far better spending our time and energy making the world wonderful, beautiful, and kind for our fellow Knuffers instead of fanning the flames of anger beyond its expiration date.
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New Year, New Think!
This New Year, don’t just do something different. Try thinking something different—it just might change everything.
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Morality that matters—When the right thing isn’t the right thing
Thou shall not cheat. Thou shall not lie. Thou shall not steal. These are good rules, and a good many of us grew up with them. But they aren’t the panacea of morality. Nor is the complete list of all the rules from the Ten Commandments, nor all the rules in the Bible, nor all…
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What the observer effect teaches us about our own power
Heads up—I’m going to attempt to dip my toe into some subjects on which I have limited expertise, and I need your help. I’ve got some knowledge gaps that I’ll highlight below which, depending on YOUR answers, may lead to a follow-up post on the same subject. I would love to have your input via…
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Why your identity must shift (with a book recommendation!)
(This post contains affiliate links) Goals determine your identity, which determines your personality. That is the major postulation of a 2020 book entitled Personality Isn’t Permanent by Dr. Benjamin Hardy, who holds a PhD in organizational psychology. And you know what? I think he’s right. As he points out, we live in a society that…
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Identity – how clarity of thought depends on it
All of us have people close to us telling us what our identities ought to be, and you are likely no exception. Our families and friends make clear that the only way to be moral is to be a Christian (I’m speaking from my own experience here—insert Muslim, Hindu, Jew, Atheist, etc. as is applicable…
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Ditch dogma–live with your own purpose and meaning
Perhaps like you, I am dismantling (what evangelical Christian circles refer to as deconstructing) the belief system I’ve lived with since I was a child and lived by since I was about 14. While I will give you all a privileged view into this process as I undergo it, I have no idea where my…