Meaningful Consumption
We don't just consume objects—we consume meanings. Every purchase votes for the world we want & the self we become.
AI and Humanities
AI doesn't replace the humanities—it demands them. The bigger question isn't 'Can machines think?' but 'How should humans live?'
Experiencing and Remembering Self
We don't just live life—we story it. Kahneman's two selves aren't rivals but collaborators, building meaning through experience + memory's alchemy.
Authenticity
We chase "being real"—but is authenticity a universal truth or a personal story we tell ourselves?
Dialectical Emotions
Emotions are rarely purely positive or negative—often, the most meaningful experiences live in the tension between them.
The Family Function of Nostalgia
Nostalgia isn't just personal—it's a relational glue that connects generations.
The Self-Transcendent Aesthetic
How Moved Moments Reshape Our Lives.
Bringing Macro Societal Narratives and Micro Narratives
Your story isn't just yours—it's a vital counterpoint to the grand narratives that shape us all.
Death Acceptance
Death isn't the opposite of life—it's the compass that gives life direction.