Bobster Blog

Major philosophers have long debated whether evil stems from monstrous intent or mundane indifference. Hannah Arendt, in analysing the Nazi ...

I’m absolutely happy with the reservoirs of knowledge and culture that my phone makes available to me, including: Monthly subscriptions to...

Confirmation bias afflicts even the most objective thinkers. I am generally sceptical that people, especially in our current febrile state, ...

What would have happened if Gandalf had accepted Frodo’s offer of the One Ring? Gandalf freezes, the shadow of the ring draws his hand neare...

The “us” and “them” mentality is the biggest obstacle to overcome. There is only we.

A successful society unlocks all people’s potential for kindness, fulfilment and happiness.

If you are truly happy, it is impossible to be petty, self-absorbed or unkind. Happiness lives in a much better place.

If you choose to share in the happiness of others, rather than compulsively dwelling on negatives, then you have happiness for free.

In history there are countless examples where twisted interpretations of beliefs lead to the justification, or even glorification, of murder...

A: Angry humans of the twentieth century came to the brink of self-destruction, inflicting unbelievable suffering in the process. Hating the...

1:  Can you help me? 4:  Yes of course. 1: I am consumed with feelings for someone who doesn’t have them for me. I have trouble sleeping an...

2:   Why do you hurt? 1:   Because I love her. 2: Do you love her? You could have done something a long time ago if you loved her. 1: ...

Throughout history we have behaved like members of ant colonies: attacking, destroying and enslaving each other, with the added horrors of s...