There are two types of labels that people use to describe themselves: accidental and essential properties (footnote to Aristotle*). I find these fascinating as I peruse ‘about me’ profiles throughout the Internet. The perceived essential properties always jump out at…
This post continues an idea from yesterday’s post. When I was a kid I was always bad at Truth or Dare. It wasn’t because I didn’t want to share things about myself and it wasn’t because I was afraid of…
I have an avid interest in labels. I find it interesting to see what words people choose to call each other. I think it defines the person saying it more than the person they’re saying it about. For instance, a…
‘Manly’ sports Wine Art Drugs¹ History Sex The Simpsons² Things that people think belong on the first list, but are still pretty lame Indie/emo/metal/rap music Anything to do with technology Pornography All other sports Cars Politics Religion Cartoons Movies Your…
Do I know myself? Well, yeah. I mean, I’d recognize myself if I saw me in a line up. – That’s just me talking to myself I think I know why the minority always dies in movies. It’s not hidden…
As per my last post, I started thinking1. The reason that “we need to talk” creates such a sense of foreboding in the person listening is because it signifies a change in the conversation. Because, even if you’ve been talking…