In 2016, I suddenly found myself in the midst of a civil war. This was surprising to me. After all, I hadn’t time-traveled to the Earth’s past. All I had done was move to the United States from my native habitat.Continue reading
Category: Good World
A Legal Analysis of the Statement That “Blue Lives Matter”
From a human rights perspective, there are important differences between "Black Lives Matter" and "Blue Lives Matter." A lawyer (yours truly!) explains them in 2 minutes.Continue reading
Effective Altruism: How Small Donations Can Change Someone’s Life
Want to do some good in the world by donating money to a cause? Your donations might be unhelpful— here’s what you need to consider.Continue reading
Black Lives Matter: This Is About Human Rights, Not Politics
There is nothing that should be controversial about a statement such as “Black Lives Matter.” Here's a summary of the human rights situation in 6 sentences. Continue reading
Altruism Is the Bright Light in the Midst of a Pandemic
Here are 3 ways in which the responses to the pandemic show altruism. Because Coronavirus isn't a war, it's a turning point. Continue reading
7 Powerful Ways to Understanding Other Cultures Better
Here's what I have learned about understanding other cultures after having lived in 7 different countries by myself from the age of 15 on. Continue reading
Are We Actually Applauding the Right Heroes?
Who are then, some worthy heroes to admire? The first person who comes to mind for me is Stanislav Petrov. You might not know him but you owe him. Big time.Continue reading
Is Compassion for Others the Superpower of Influential People?
A series of losses has led me to reflect on the importance of having compassion for others (and oneself!). Here's what I learned from this challenging time.Continue reading
The Last Jedi Can Teach You to Love Complexity
Many challenges we're dealing with can be attributed to the complexity of modern life. Here's how "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" can help you get more comfortable with it! Continue reading
Mattie Stepanek: Finding Inspiration in the Unlikeliest Places
A while ago, I accidentally discovered and found inspiration in the words of a beautiful soul, Mattie Stepanek. Here's how it happened...Continue reading