When most people think of the Spanish Inquisition, they typically think of torture (or Monty Python), and for good reason. Between 1478 and 1834, Catholic monarchs in Spain and Spanish territories used the tribunal to combat heretics, torturing and executing thousands. While modern historians say the Spanish Inquisition’s reputation as […]
New Pursuit of Wonder book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08D4VSD88 There is so much known about humanity and the life we inhabit, but there is so, so much more unknown. It is humbling and sometimes a little scary to recognize how much we still don’t understand about ourselves. Everyday we do and experience things […]
We often don’t give a second thought to the color of everyday items. Of course a pencil is yellow! Well, yes, a candy cane should be red and white. But these things didn’t always have these telltale colors. Some were changed – to be easier marketed, or for safety reasons. […]
One of the most regarded and analyzed poems in history is “Stopping By Woods On A Snowy Evening” by the great 20th century poet, Robert Frost. Many explanations and analyses have been given to this poem. Some believe it might be a metaphor about the longing for death. Others believe […]
In life, we are often so focused on the big things that we neglect to truly appreciate the little things. Let this be a reminder for all the little things that have the power to save us when we need it most.
Aunt Minnie is in the hospital. In this 1983 interview with Richard Feynman, we find out why… or not. Full original interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1ww1IXRfTA This video is transformative in nature and is intended for educational purposes. Therefore, it falls under fair use.
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 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 […]
Thanks to Skillshare for sponsoring this video. Get two months of Skillshare Premium for free by using the link: https://skl.sh/pursuitofwonder2 We all know that humor is important, but why it’s important is far more confusing. In this video, we explore some theories on what makes a funny thing funny and […]
Shop Pursuit of Wonder merch here: https://www.pursuitofwonder.com/store We know that blue things are blue, painful things are painful, and happy things are happy. But what do these things look and feel like for other people? And can we ever know for sure? In this video, we reference and interpret Ludwig […]
