In those fleeting moments when we step outside the boundaries of what we call "normal," profound truths often emerge. Not in structured, productive activities, but in those apparent digressions society has trained us to dismiss as useless—daydreaming, philosophical wandering, questioning the unquestionable.

"the useful uselessness" is a deliberate contradiction—an invitation to explore how meaningful insights arise when we abandon the relentless pursuit of utility. This publication creates a sanctuary for thoughts that wander beyond accepted wisdom, where contradiction reveals rather than obscures truth.

This philosophical foundation is extensively developed in "The Utility of Uselessness: Time, Work, and Combating Stupidity," which traces how our modern relationship with time and productivity has distorted our capacity for meaningful reflection.

The most dangerous illusion is not that normality is natural, but that it is necessary.

For a deeper exploration of our philosophy, our purpose, and the meaning behind "Useful Uselessness," read more in the "about" page.

About the useful uselessness

our initial landscape

Our first collection offers a glimpse into our philosophical terrain:

public essays (free access)

  1. "On the Beauty of Distraction"
  2. "Do This One Thing: Nothing"
  3. "The Positive Effects of Negative Thinking"
  4. "The Conversations of Lovers and Teams"

(All of these have been published by or in collaboration with the House of Beautiful Business)

members-only essays

  1. "The (Sad) Story of the Chatbots That Know Us Better Than Our Mothers"
  2. "On Political Correctness"
  3. "No, This Is Not Normal"

join the wandering

This publication offers various ways to engage:

  1. Public essays provide a gateway to our philosophical explorations;
  2. Subscriber content offers deeper philosophical ventures;
  3. Paid subscribers access original, unfiltered contemplations (and a Premium sub-tier with access to synchronous conversations)

Your support creates a space where ideas can breathe before being subjected to immediate utility. In a world defined by standardization, such spaces become not just intellectually stimulating, but existentially necessary.

Will you join us in exploring the absurdities of normality, in discovering the profound utility of uselessness?

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