The lens of insanity
Simple language and dumbed-down concepts must not become anti-intellectualism.
Ideas
A primer on liberal democracy
Liberal democracy is not anything anyone wants it to mean. It has long and profound traditions.
Typography reveals more than just words
The serif is a constant companion, a known quantity, a faithful servant of the words.
How we trust ‘knowledge’
Personal experiences can lead us to invalidate even credible ‘knowledge’, and deference to other authorities can lead us to accept irrational ideas.
Critical thinking toolbox in the era of Trumpist imbeciles
Analytical tools anyone can use to debunk popular ideas.
‘As if’ is not ‘what is’
Thinking about complex matters in terms of simplified models and metaphors can be very helpful when it comes to dealing with intractable subjects, but if […]
A short history of business process management
BPM is still rooted in industrial engineering and manufacturing paradigms.
What does Nietzsche say to us today?
How I came back to Nietzsche after years of having struggled with his dense prose, ambiguity, and my confusion about his meanings is, as so […]
Luminous realm of values
What I might never have imagined if a translation hadn’t led me there.
Existentialism as philosophy of action
Existentialism offers a valuable tool for critical analysis well-suited to engage with liberal ideals of egalitarianism and individual liberty.