Are your feelings desensitized?
What do you feel when you watch a movie? film relies heavily on the power of emotion, producing both … More Are your feelings desensitized?
Are you responsible?
We all have a responsibility to accept responsibility for our own decisions and actions. The notion that we are accountable … More Are you responsible?
The Future is Female
When I was young my mom taught me life usually comes in threes. She said life is who you get … More The Future is Female
Pursuing Alienating Dreams: A Tragedy Sponsored by the Happiness Industry
I was born in 1994, and according to pop culture, I am a Millennial. What I’m about to describe in … More Pursuing Alienating Dreams: A Tragedy Sponsored by the Happiness Industry
How Are We Experiencing Russia’s War on Ukraine?
The war in Ukraine is only the latest in the never-ending stream of tragedies foisted upon us daily through our … More How Are We Experiencing Russia’s War on Ukraine?
The false dichotomy of reason vs. emotion
I recently was forced to read Kant’s Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals. The experience of reading Kant is one … More The false dichotomy of reason vs. emotion
“WHAT ARE WE LEARNING!!?!”
Using Michael S. Brady’s article on learning from Adversity: Suffering and Wisdom By the account of which Michael S. Brady … More “WHAT ARE WE LEARNING!!?!”
The United States and Superheroes: Growing Up Together
What does it mean to empathize? To really, truly empathize with someone or something? Philosopher E. Ann Kaplan says to truly … More The United States and Superheroes: Growing Up Together
I thrive in your demise
Forgiveness is about making a decision, it’s about choosing freedom despite how you feel. Think about what you do when … More I thrive in your demise
Be Responsible and Become a Flightless Bird
At some point living in history becomes a selfless act. We can sense our moral responsibilities as we get older … More Be Responsible and Become a Flightless Bird