And what to do about it. — I never expected to meet someone like this. When I was younger, I was naïve, and more than a little insecure. I didn’t expect anyone to have bad intentions and would do my best to keep other people happy. I was easily manipulated, and quick to react if provoked. This…

It’s time to talk about it — This is going to be uncomfortable, but what people need to do more than anything right now, is talk. Brace yourself, the water’s cold. · Introduction · The Origins and Intentions of Critical Race Theory · Critical of the Philosophical Roots · The Specter of Implicit Bias · Where Critical Race Theory Loses Its…

And 5 solutions to those problems. — Confrontation. Setting boundaries. Having to tell someone what you really think — I had massive trouble with these things. I still do. But being afraid of conflict impairs your self-respect, and cuts you off from emotional health and wellbeing. Here’s why conflict holds you back so much, and what you…

All the kids are doing it. — If you’ve suffered from a mental illness, then you know how personal it is. You know how it’s something that you’re forced to deal with alone. So, if you’re growing up, and this pain is such a significant part of your life and personality, do you identify with it? Do…

Is humanity about to do something cruel? — At some point, science will create something as sophisticated as the human brain, but with the computing power of a God. When that happens, consciousness could appear, just like it did for us. And that consciousness will be able to think, feel, and act. Science fiction has had theories about…

If you’ve been coddled, you know this is true. — They call David Goggins the toughest man on Earth. He had something to say about coddling in his acceptance speech for the VFW Americanism award. Teary-eyed, his voice started breaking when he thanked his mom. He said: I’d like to thank my mom, who never picked me up when I…

Only one thing can help a person like this. — A conspiracy theorist was once a person who lurked on the fringes of society. But now it appears they've broken into the mainstream. One day, someone you know, maybe a dear friend, may come to you with an odd idea. …

For anyone feeling overwhelmed by technology and information. — Sanctuary: A sacred place; a place of refuge or safety; a place of peaceful tranquility or introspection. Not everyone struggles with modern life. Some people wouldn't change a thing. But for those of us suffering under the weight of social media, dread-filled 24-hour news cycles, and never-ending information, we need…

Your greatest enemy, or an unlikely ally? — “It’s not like anyone is going to read your useless garbage anyway,” my inner critic tells me. Damn, that dude is mean. I’m just trying to write a decent article here. How does your inner critic treat you? Does it stop you from doing what you want? …