In a world that demands answers, explore the profound power of intellectual humility. This isn’t about apathy; it’s about seeing “I don’t know” as the starting point for curiosity, imagination, and a more magical and authentic life.
The Ghost of My Former Opinions
Do you ever meet the ghost of a past belief? This is a vulnerable exploration of changing your mind—the painful, awkward, and ultimately liberating process of letting go of a piece of who you used to be. A story about humility and the quiet courage to evolve.
How to Be Right All the Time (Without Ever Having to Think)
Tired of losing debates? Our satirical guide shows you how to win any argument with zero critical thinking. Master the art of unshakeable confidence, defeat opponents with clever tricks, and never admit you’re wrong again.
The Beautiful, Terrible Burden of a Questioning Mind
Do you ever feel the loneliness that comes with a questioning mind? Explore the paradox of critical thinking—the empowerment of seeing clearly versus the isolating burden of watching others fall for misinformation. This is for the perpetual “buzzkill,” the truth-seeker, the over-thinker.
The Storybook Origins of Your Smartphone
Ever wonder where innovation comes from? Explore how asking “Imagine what if” – a practice rooted in literature – has shaped our reality, from technology to social change, and how you can use it to rewrite your own world.
The Narrative Thread: Are You the Author or the Character?
This piece explores the art of finding meaning in life by viewing our existence through the lens of a story. Delve into philosophical nuggets on free will, destiny, and memory to question whether you’re the author or the character in your own epic.
The Question a Story Leaves in Its Wake
How do stories change us? Go beyond plot summaries and character analysis with a guide to reflective reading, exploring the deep, personal questions that great narratives ask of you, long after the final page is turned.
The Unwritten Epic of You
Ever feel like your life is too ordinary to be a story? Think again. This piece explores why your stories matter more than you know and how your unique perspective is a form of literature waiting to be recognized.
Echoes of a Silent Past: What If War Was Never Invented?
Imagine a history with no battles, no soldiers, no weapons. We explore a world without war, speculating how technology, art, and even our own identities would be different. Would we be more advanced or forever stuck in the past? A thought experiment that will change how you see our present.
The Ripple Effect of Calm: Does World Peace Begin With You?
Does world peace feel like an impossible dream? We explore the profound question of whether collective harmony can be achieved without individual inner peace. Dive into the connection between inner peace and world peace, and discover if the path to a better world starts within your own mind.
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