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Whatever the opposite of "hyped-up inconsequential nonsense" is. (Plus dumb jokes.)

The "Everything Problem"
(In a Nutshell)

"Existential Fitness":
Boot Camp for the Soul

"See For Yourself" vs.
"Trust Me" in
Modern Spirituality

What is "Human Potential"?
A Thought Experiment

15 Games of Life (and
the One Most Worth Playing

The Philosophy of DeadPool:
Nihilism Verses Spandex

Why Everyone is a
Philosopher

Does Human Nature
Have a Spiritual Component?

An "Existential Crisis": What It Is
and What To Do About It

Experiential Spirituality:
A User's Guide

Life Without Regret: Thoreau on "The Real Business of Life"

The Meaning of Life: 10 Popular Answers (That Don't Really Work)

"Know Thyself": A User's Guide In Plain English

How Two People Can Disagree
and Both Be Right At the Same Time

What is "Angst"?
(In Plain English)

How to Cope With Anxiety
(in a Nutshell)

The Perennial Psychology: A Timeless Approach to Understanding Human Nature

"The Lighthouse" Movie:
What the Heck is it About?

Doubt Yourself Proudly: Tips on
the Psychology of Self-Esteem

The 7 Basic Worldviews: Surviving
the Modern Worldview Crush

The Origins of Modern
Meaninglessness

"The Meaning of Life": The Best Answer We've Found So Far

Why "The Pursuit of Happiness"
is Sometimes Doomed

How To Investigate
Spiritual Questions Scientifically

10 Essential Ingredients
of No-Nonsense Spirituality

Why Soft Nihilism Is So Popular These Days

Why We're Living Through
"The Death of God"

Why "Follow Your Heart"
Is Bad Advice

The Best That Science Has to Offer
on Understanding Relationships
(That We've Found So Far)

Einstein said humans are deluded.
        And he was a smart guy.                   

How To Lose Weight:
The Best Answer
We've Found So Far

10 Things Everyone
Should Know
About Modern Spirituality

The Philosophy of "Sausage Party": A Frank Look at The Human Condition    

Why Do People Climb Everest?
How A Mountain Can Reveal Human Nature

What folks are saying about LiveReal. (Not paid actors.)

Depression, In a Nutshell

Is There a Better Approach to Suicide Prevention? 

Beyond the "War on Drugs" 

A Spiritual Approach That Isn't Blind Faith and Embraces Reason and Science 

Audio Interview: The Limits of Science with John Horgan of Scientific American 

"Ad Astra" and Searching for Answers on the Right Frontier

"The Higher Life":
On "Living" verses "Existing"

Kierkegaard on How To Become a Better Lover

12 Tips for Extracting Yourself From Postmodern Confusion

Philosophy's Failure and Bertrand Russell's Curveball

How Game Theory Can Help You Be Smart About Relationships

What is "The Human Condition"? 3 Revealing Quotes

"Barry" and the Inner Growth of a Hollywood Hitman

7 Practical Spiritual Experiments Anyone Can Try to "See For Yourself"

Spirituality for Skeptics

12 Ways Your Spiritual Path Might Be Letting You Down

What Is Real "Success"?

War and Violence: What Causes It? A LiveReal Investigation

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"These are trying times for truth-seekers."
- John Horgan

 
 
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