Cafe Philosophy

  We humans are complex beings. And yet, we often find ourselves reducing each other to simple labels. So, tell me, my friend, when you call...

  Image generated with the help of ChatGPT (OpenAI)   Do we achieve more by fighting the waves or by riding with them? Will our anger make t...

  Remember, my friend, whenever you think you are having the worst day possible, there is usually a way to imagine an even worse day. Perspe...

  (image by DALL·E - Open AI) Why do I always forget the things I know?  When climate deniers post online, I know there’s little point in re...

  (image by DALL·E - Open AI) As we struggle through life's challenges, we sometimes look at others with a feeling of envy. That envy ca...

  In the wise city of Christchurch, there is a library named Tūranga. A simple but elegant name, with a connection to local heritage. It mea...

  image generated by DALL·E The pressures of life can be overwhelming, and often lead to stress and anxiety. But where do these pressures co...

  The problem with our beliefs is that they’re often false. We assume we know many things, but upon closer examination, we find that our kno...

  In recent years, I've noticed a growing tendency for people to argue with experts on topics they know little about. Is this wise? Undo...

  I have always been somewhat suspicious of the written word. Not so much because of the information conveyed by writing, but because of how...