Tag: philosophy

  • Fragments for a Sovereign Life – 1. Reality & Illusion

    You can choose to face reality step by step, preparing yourself day by day, or confront the harsh reality all at once. It’s a matter of responsibility; avoiding reality doesn’t prevent the consequences from knocking at your door. Almost everything you believe is a lie. It works until reality knocks on your door, and suddenly,…

  • Words: How Meaning Becomes Power

    How words shape mental models, influence power, and affect our capacity to act—from money and comfort to social media, AI, and first-principles thinking.

  • The Utopian Present of China

    “Travel can form a vital part of education, if we leave our prejudices at home.”Montaigne Almost three years ago, I spent three months in the United States and witnessed the country’s condition firsthand.I realized the extent of the denial many Westerners live in, and to put things into perspective, I decided to organize a solo…