NB: here's a recorded version for part three for those who would like to listen along! Making mercy through reflexivity By the time we arrive at Part 3, we have looked at regret, hindsight, and the limits that show up in love. But recognising these things does not automatically make us kinder to ourselves or … Continue reading Snapshots, Not Verdicts (Part 3)
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The Seduction of Choice: Why life is more than the choices you make
A contemporary definition of freedom is the power to choose what we want to do. The more options, the more autonomy. Our societal interpretations are built on this premise: agency vs. structure. We champion and idolise the idea that agency is the highest good, the mark of a valid and flourishing life. Jobs we choose, … Continue reading The Seduction of Choice: Why life is more than the choices you make