“I’m already 50. What’s the point of learning something new now?” You’ve probably heard someone say that. Perhaps you’ve even…
Philosophy & Life
Ideas about life, happiness, success, aging, values and the strange contradictions of everyday thinking. We look beyond simple self-help answers and explore why people think and live the way they do.
Do Car Enthusiasts See More? A 34-Person Study and Honda’s ¥80,000 4WS Secret
Show two people the same old Japanese sports car. One sees an outdated machine. The other starts talking about engine…
Does Life Get Boring When You Stop Learning? The Things You Never Knew You Were Missing
Some people reach middle age without ever developing much interest in how the world works. They seem perfectly happy. And…
Why Climb Mount Fuji? The Strange Appeal of Paying to Suffer
Serious hikers may call this a stupid question, but I am going to ask it anyway: what, exactly, is fun…
Is Talking to AI All Day Really Bad? Sometimes It Can Be More Educational Than Human Conversation
Spend three hours talking to an AI, and someone will eventually tell you that you should get off the screen…
Does Rich Dad Poor Dad Still Hold Up in the AI Era?
“You’ll never get rich working for a salary.” “Make money work for you.” “Build your own business.” Those lines still…
Popular Clothes, Popular Restaurants, Best-Selling Dishes — Is a Life of Safe Choices Really Interesting?
You wear the clothes everyone seems to be wearing, carry the bag that is currently popular, wait in line at…
Happiness in Your 50s: Why Life Can Feel Better Than in Your 20s
“The best years of your life are when you’re young.” It sounds obvious enough. Youth comes with energy, first experiences,…