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For a new definition of “work”

In our relentless pursuit of productivity, we’ve inverted an ancient wisdom: leisure isn’t what remains after work, but the foundation from which meaningful work emerges.

Beyond "Soft Skills" Reclaiming Human Qualities in a Divided World

Categorizing capabilities as “hard” or “soft” skills fragments what is fundamentally whole. This artificial division reflects a philosophy that reduces humans to skill assemblages rather than integrated beings, potentially blinding us to the qualities that make us fully human.

Time, Gravity, and Conversations: A Physics of Human Connection

What if conversations create gravitational fields where separate consciousnesses briefly merge? Perhaps being truly understood is physics-defying—a small miracle of human connection, a brief victory over time itself.

On the value of conversation

Conversation’s greatest value emerges when we abandon the pursuit of utility. Like art or contemplation, its importance lies in its apparent uselessness—creating meaning and connection that transcends instrumental purpose.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Good Enough: Challenging the Tyranny of Excellence

In our obsession with excellence, we’ve become slaves to arbitrary metrics. The concept of ‘good enough’ isn’t surrendering to mediocrity, but recognizing that sustainable achievement often emerges precisely when we stop demanding perfection from ourselves and others.