Zuihitsu, 2025-06

Technically, zuihitsu are longer reflections than what I tend to collect. But, the general idea is right. Here’s this month’s installment. If you want the complete set, please download the fortune file. You have to keep breaking your heart until it opens.—Rumi I ain't a-saying you treated me unkind / You could've done better but I … Continue reading Zuihitsu, 2025-06

Cutting Concepts: Status, Relationships, Society and Civilizations.

"Cultural evolution is about overcoming human nature. Or rather, it is about encouraging certain aspects of human nature and suppressing other aspects of human nature. Without civilization, humans tend to organize into small, slightly polygynous groups that fight each other over women and resources. Civilizations evolved because they could form bigger and more efficient armies … Continue reading Cutting Concepts: Status, Relationships, Society and Civilizations.