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Reason, Honesty, and Independence: Three Misunderstood Ideas

Most people’s use of these concepts is so imprecise that trying to use them in our lives is like trying to drink a mixture of water and acid.

Thomas Walker-Werth May 16, 2025

School Ruins Our Minds. Here’s How We Can Fix the Damage

These five areas of focus have transformed my life, and I hope they can do the same for you and other bright, active minds.

Thomas Walker-Werth May 8, 2025

‘Unconditional Love’ Makes a Mockery of Love

How many times have you been told that you should love your parents, spouse, or even complete strangers “unconditionally”?

Thomas Walker-Werth May 8, 2025

Can You Treat Love Like a Business Deal?

Healthy relationships are value-for-value exchanges, not one-sided sacrifices.

Thomas Walker-Werth May 6, 2025

The Giant Mansion Exercise

Uncover your deepest values with the Giant Mansion Exercise: imagine a life of wealth, free time, and purpose to reveal what truly gives your days meaning.

Thomas Walker-Werth May 6, 2025

Virtues: What Are They and Why Do They Matter?

Many philosophies have advocated different conceptions of virtuous behavior. But what is a virtue, and how do we distinguish legitimate virtues from false ones?

Thomas Walker-Werth Apr 23, 2025

Your Mind is Your Castle: Defend It Accordingly

Our mental time-energy is a vital resource for our ability to flourish in life that we should never squander.

Thomas Walker-Werth Apr 23, 2025

Four Ways to Live More Curiously

A good way to discover what you value and how to achieve it is to make an effort to live curiously. Here are a few key ways to do that.

Thomas Walker-Werth Mar 20, 2025

How to Spot Bad Self-Help Advice

Tom explains how to spot bad self-help advice and emphasizes the need for grounded, evidence-based strategies to achieve real success.

Thomas Walker-Werth Mar 6, 2025

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