Long past due
Culture constantly changes over time, and with it, our perceptions on what is and isn’t acceptable evolve. Unfortunately our laws are failing to keep up.
Unpacking Ukraine part 2 – Nobody thinks they’re the bad guy
Many view Putin as evil, yet he certainly doesn’t see himself this way. What causes this discrepancy, and how does it affect the outcome of the Ukrainian war?
Unpacking Ukraine – Signs of Hope, Signs of Despair
The situation in Ukraine can tell us a lot about what to expect for the future geopolitical landscape, and the outlook is not promising.
Mankind’s mistakes: standardized education
Mankind’s mistakes is a series of articles that explores some of the worst ideas that our current societies came up with, and how we can fix them. In the second part of this series: why we shouldn’t standardize education.
Why organizations should be less sustainble
These days, every company needs to be sustainable, lest it face the wrath of the public. But perhaps this is not the best way to achieve sustainability goals.
Quality of life, not quantity
Do you look forward to your life at 70 years old? 80? 90? We focus on pushing the age boundaries age, but rarely account for quality of life at that age.
A meritocracy without merit
Do you feel proud of your achievements? If so, why? It’s likely you had little to do with them.
Mankind’s mistakes: maximizing shareholder value
Mankind’s mistakes is a series of articles that explores some of the worst ideas that our current societies came up with, and how we can fix them. Up first: maximizing shareholder value.
Mankind’s greatest strength is also its biggest weakness
Humans are group-oriented by nature. This is simultaneously our greatest strength, and our biggest downfall.
Why we need a fifth estate
Our science has become far too politicized. It’s time we put a stop to this, and made science the fifth estate of society.