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Reason in Reverse: The Dangers of Rationalization
If we want to thrive, our ideas must be derived from the evidence around us, not formed in advance and justified after the fact.
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Thomas Walker-Werth
Deeper Dive: Two More Sources of Pseudo-Self-Esteem
In this Deeper Dives supplement, I’ll explore two more common sources of pseudo-self-esteem and the damage they can do to our ability to lead happy and…
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Thomas Walker-Werth
Pseudo Self-Esteem: The Seductive Imposter That Undermines Happiness
Like a scam website, pseudo-self-esteem imitates the real thing but provides none of the actual benefits.
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Thomas Walker-Werth
Rational Values Give You Resolutions for Life
To be truly motivated to see a resolution through, you need to know what rational values you intend to spend your life achieving and how the resolution…
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Thomas Walker-Werth
Reason for Living Book Update and New Video Content
The test-reader draft of the book is now complete, and I have a new video out about the ideas behind Reason for Living and what's coming in 2025.
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Thomas Walker-Werth
The Good, The Bad, and Moana
Moana 2, although not an especially bad film, is symptomatic a range of serious problems in our culture.
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Thomas Walker-Werth
Deeper Dive: Arbitrary Dreams and Fantasies
In this deeper dive, I explore the ways in which arbitrary dreams and fantasies can impair our ability to enjoy life and pursue rational goals.
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Thomas Walker-Werth
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Life is for living. Reason is the key to living fully.
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