philosophy
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Why It’s Good to Be Bad at Things You Enjoy, According to Kurt Vonnegut
There is a mysterious quote, the origins of which are largely unknown, but that’s often attributed to the late literary icon Kurt Vonnegut. So the largely unverified legend goes: When Vonnegut was a teenager, he realised something important. He was 15 years old and working on an archeological dig, when one the archeologists inquired about…
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How to Not Fear Death, According to Socrates
Socrates didn’t fear death. Even though he met a gruesome demise (he was executed by the state for the alleged crime of corrupting Athenian youth), Socrates didn’t flee or plead before his executioner. If we are to take his beliefs and teachings — that death is an inevitability that might be good, actually — to…
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Use These Hypothetical Questions to Start a Conversation If You Forgot How to Socialise
As more people are getting vaccinated, those who have been avoiding social situations for either pandemic or personal reasons (or both) may find themselves in a situation where they’re supposed to socialise. This includes both starting and having a conversation.
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I’m ‘Couples Therapy’ Psychologist Dr. Orna Guralnik, and This Is How I Work
Dr. Orna Guralnik’s career is all about drawing boundaries. As a psychoanalyst, boundaries between herself and patients, in addition to the necessary space between her work and personal life, are in constant interplay. Pair that with hosting Showtime’s Couple’s Therapy — called “raw and delicious” by at least one prominent outlet — and you have…