On Solid Ground – Latest Blog Posts
Self-esteem in “Ender’s Game”
Can you imagine a threat serious enough to justify (in anyone’s mind) training children in combat?
Why Genres Die . . . and More
Does streaming music instead of buying it fundamentally change our relationship with music and our ability to appreciate it?
Alex O’Connor’s Red-Herring Thought Experiment vs. Facts that Support Morality
I elaborate on why Alex’s human-altering thought experiments are counterproductive in trying to understand morality. Read...
Dealing with Others’ Irrationality
I have made a list of a few practices that have helped me deal with irrational people and reduce how much their irrationality affects my ability to enjoy my life.
What 1984 Got Wrong and Right (Philosophically)
George Orwell’s iconic 1984 certainly contains some important insights, but its view of authoritarianism has a few notable flaws.
Understanding Religion and Rights
My latest episode of Under Standing is on religion and rights: what’s the connection?
How Focusing on Numbers Can Hurt Your Content
Followers, likes, and dollars are some of the numbers that creators focus on when creating content. But at what cost? And what’s the alternative?
Habits That Help You Leverage Creative Impulsivity
Sometimes inspiration comes easily. Other times, not so much. What would happen if you took full advantage of all the times you were inspired?
What Is GOOD Music?
Is pop music getting worse? Two of YouTube’s most popular music critics—Rick Beato and Anthony Fantano—disagree, but neither offers any explicit standard for distinguishing good from bad music.