Read the story: https://aperture.gg/blogs/the-universe/how-to-buy-happiness-with-money Merch: https://aperture.gg/merch Evelyn Adams was the first person in American history to ever win multiple million-dollar prizes. Basically overnight, she went from working in a convenience store to being worth more than some CEOs. With her newfound wealth, Adams paid off bills, set up a college […]
In this chaotic world of stress and pressure, sometimes we a need a reminder of how little we all matter. A reminder that we should enjoy our time playing this game, and not let the idealization of being the best player ruin our experience of playing in the first place. […]
Charles Bukowski reads a version of his poem, “The Crunch.” In which, he describes how the cruelties and corruptions of humankind lead us to all feel alone and alienated from one another. He implies that this is merely a feature of our nature and can not be avoided. That fundamentally […]
It is not as if the internet and age of information is bad, but it’s not as if it’s good. In this video, we explore why during an era where there is more information than ever about how to live and be happy, we are more confused and less happy […]
New Pursuit of Wonder book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08D4VSD88 Stoicism is a potent ancient philosophy that remains extremely important in today’s age. In this video, we explore and interpret some of Stoicism’s teachings in attempt to better understand how we can try to find some happiness in a world of increasingly overt sadness, […]
New Pursuit of Wonder book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08D4VSD88 A short fiction story about a man who finds himself at the beginning and end of everything. This story is entirely fictional. The concept of artificial intelligence, mind uploading, and a future “singularity” is immensely complex, uncertain, and could go any number of ways. […]
When seeking wisdom and purpose in life, we tend to consider what is ‘known’ as the primary source. However, a perhaps equally helpful and potent source might be found in the opposite; what we don’t know. Shop Pursuit of Wonder merch here: https://www.pursuitofwonder.com/store If you are interested in supporting the […]
New Pursuit of Wonder book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08D4VSD88 We are accustom to stories, jokes, ideas, riddles, etc. that have answers or conclusions. Things we can walk away with and hold on to. In Zen, however, there is a riddle that goes the other way. A riddle that self-destructs itself and denies you […]
A fictional, interpretational account of a man’s ‘whole life flashing before his eyes’ during his final moments. Shop Pursuit of Wonder books here: https://www.pursuitofwonder.com/store If you are interested in supporting the channel, you can donate to our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/pursuitofwonder Follow Pursuit of Wonder on: Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/pursuitofwonder Facebook at: […]
A fictional short story about a man’s search for novel experience and wonder. New Pursuit of Wonder book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08D4VSD88 If you are interested in supporting the channel, you can shop Pursuit of Wonder merch here: https://www.pursuitofwonder.com/store Or you can subscribe to our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/pursuitofwonder Follow Pursuit of Wonder on: […]
