Ben ThomasFriendly FascismProject 2025 is just the final domino in a decades-long plan that ends in fascismAug 211Aug 211
Ben ThomasThe Myth of DopamineDopamine is the media darling of any talk surrounding pleasure and addiction. It’s even entered into common conversation, where someone may…Aug 7Aug 7
Ben ThomasThe Desire To Be LovedA touch — a look, tender and fleeting. We are scared little creatures — aching for eternal belonging — that unspoken agreement that we are…Aug 7Aug 7
Ben ThomasThe Myth of Individualism“We live together, we act on, and react to, one another; but always and in all circumstances we are by ourselves.” — HuxleyAug 11Aug 11
Ben ThomasWhy Is Sisyphus Happy?In moments of intense despair, I always found comfort in the closing line of “The Myth of Sisyphus”: one must imagine Sisyphus happy. I’ve…Jun 93Jun 93
Ben ThomasThe Myth of Self-ImprovementWe seem to be more free than ever before. We can order whatever food we’d like. We can travel almost anywhere and pursue any career that…Jun 520Jun 520
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Ben ThomasWhat Is This The Emptiness You Feel After You Succeed?Is This All There Is?Feb 18, 2022Feb 18, 2022
