It’s unclear how much control we truly have over our life and our choices. It’s unclear if free will, determinism, or a mix of compatibilism is the answer. But what appears to be clear, is that we can choose how we deal with not knowing. Ironic.
The concept of death is incredibly difficult to appreciate. But perhaps a life without it would be incredibly difficult to appreciate.
Life is serious. And it also isn’t at the same time. Understanding how both of these statement exist simultaneously will provide you with the balance needed to succeed and be at peace in life.
Why do we bother making things? Art, businesses, technologies, brands, etc. What is it all for? Why does our mind work this way, where it is fixated on bringing something new into the world? Perhaps it is our own mortality that makes us frantic and innovative in our efforts to […]
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 […]
This short story is completely fictional and is not intended to be educational on the technology or industry of VR. Furthermore, it is perhaps not even really about virtual reality in a specific sense, but rather, what VR suggests about us. New Pursuit of Wonder book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08D4VSD88 If you are […]
Thanks to Skillshare for sponsoring this video. Get two months of Skillshare Premium for free by using the link: https://skl.sh/pursuitofwonder Charlie Kaufman is a screenwriter and film director who has accomplished an incredibly difficult feat of finding mainstream success by challenging mainstream Hollywood protocol and structure. In this video, we […]
Why great thinkers balance optimism and pessimism Watch the newest video from Big Think: https://bigth.ink/NewVideo Learn skills from the world’s top minds at Big Think Edge: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- When it comes to thinking about the future, is it best to assume the best or the worst? Like with most things, […]
Psychedelics: The scientific renaissance of mind-altering drugs Watch the newest video from Big Think: https://bigth.ink/NewVideo Learn skills from the world’s top minds at Big Think Edge: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- Having been repressed in the 1960s for their ties to the counterculture, psychedelics are currently experiencing a scientific resurgence. In this video, […]
