The Correct Answer to Every Philosophical Question
I’m a fan of philosophers.
Everything Is Bullshit
Poking holes in the stories we tell ourselves
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Democracy Is Bullshit
Why It's the Worst Form of Government (Except for All the Others That Have Been Tried)
This Is Serious
In Succession, Logan Roy takes a good, long look at his children and delivers the most devastating insult in the history of television:
You Will Never Be Satisfied
Imagine you’re one of our hunter gatherer ancestors.
Everything Is Signaling
And Most of It Is Defensive
Charisma Is Bullshit
Or: A Theory of Charisma
A Big Misunderstanding
I spend a lot of time with intellectuals—writers, thinkers, social scientists, etc.
Utilitarianism Is Bullshit
According to google, utilitarianism is “the doctrine that an action is right insofar as it promotes happiness, and that the greatest happiness of the greatest number should be the guiding principle of conduct.”
Why Things Go to Shit
A lot of people wonder what it’s all for.
Bullshit Links - August 2025
I had a blast talking to Chris Williamson on Modern Wisdom for the second time (you can watch here or listen here).