Category: Essay

  • Future of The Social Animal

    Future of The Social Animal

    Something is breaking in how we relate to one another. People feel it. Some notice it through failed dating attempts, others through friendships that have quietly withered, and many through the silent weight of loneliness. I call it a socialisation crisis, not just a loneliness epidemic. Loneliness is only a symptom. Socialisation is more than…

  • Ascent of the Sidekick

    Ascent of the Sidekick

    The Hero’s Journey starts with a call, whether a desire or a conflict—a call for transformation. One of my favorites is Homer’s absolute epic banger, ‘The Odyssey.’ The story follows the King of Ithaca, Odysseus, on his journey back home. Convincing gods, fighting monsters, and still arriving on time before someone else weds your wife…