Leisure IS the basis of culture, and it’s how we advance as a society.
Modern “science” originated from a bunch of leisure-class autists doing what they called “natural philosophy.”
Lighthouses exist not just to guide ships to safety, but to remind us of humanity's relentless fight against the darkness.
Here are 20 lighthouses that you should visit. 🧵⤵️
Liking and wanting things are different. There are things like junk food that you want beyond enjoyment. But you can also like things (like reading) without wanting them. If you remember enjoying something but don't feel a desire for it now, try pushing yourself.
On Wittgenstein’s ruler:
“The thing I have noticed is when the anecdotes and the data disagree, the anecdotes are usually right. There's something wrong with the way you are measuring it." - Jeff Bezos
Robert Cialdini states that, “the main purpose of speech is to direct listeners’ attention to a selected sector of reality.” Language evolved for persuasion.