Portland’s Mid-Life Crisis: A City at Odds with Itself

It’s been almost a week since I returned to Portland, and the echoes of the past have been hard to ignore. This isn’t my first time here; it’s my third. Each time, I’ve left with more questions than answers, and this time feels no different. The city has a way of drawing you in with […]

The Wild Frontier is Dead (LONG LIVE THE WILD FRONTIER)

The article reflects on the evolution of the internet from a chaotic, creative space to a sanitized, corporate environment. It advocates for a return to creative freedom, encouraging experimentation and collaboration. Emphasizing the importance of community and accessibility, it warns against algorithm-driven content, promoting authenticity and a DIY spirit in all creative endeavors.

Craving the Chaos: Why Modern Society Hungers for Violence

The content critiques society’s obsession with violence, highlighting disparities in media coverage between notable homicide victims and everyday tragedies like suicide. It explores the reasons for this fixation, including evolutionary instincts and the influence of social media. The piece calls for empathy, awareness, and a change in how narratives about suffering are consumed and represented.

Infinite Kittens, Elegant Symmetry, and Science’s Greatest Overthinking Faceplants

The text humorously explores how science tends to complicate theories before a simpler idea resolves the confusion. It highlights five historical examples where convoluted theories were replaced by elegant solutions, culminating in a comparison of the Many Worlds Interpretation and Anti-Universe Theory. Both complexity and simplicity reflect the journey of scientific understanding.

“Simulation or Reality? I’m Still Broke Either Way”

The content explores the philosophical question of whether reality is a simulation, using humor and references to various thinkers. It suggests life’s absurdities persist regardless of reality’s nature, emphasizing personal choice in dealing with our circumstances. Ultimately, whether real or simulated, we are responsible for our reactions and interpretations of existence.

Beyond the Bounds of Fine-Tuning: A Journey to Meaning

This piece challenges the limits of the Anthropic Principle, exploring how science’s linear thinking neglects deeper meaning. By embracing the convergence of science, philosophy, art, and spirituality, we find that the journey itself — with its impermanence, inquiry, and connection — holds more significance than any destination.