Water Off a Duck’s Back

Today’s topic shows how psychotherapy language is so powerful it can even uncover “trauma” in AI large language models. It’s a fascinating case that highlights the risks of therapy done wrong while also showing the value of therapy when done right. Get full access to Polymathic Being at www.polymathicbeing.com/subscribe

Today’s topic pairs with a previous essay, Damn the Patriarchy, and continues the exploration of the male and female structures that have been developed over the millennia to guide human social systems. It’s a deep look at history, archetypes, and societies to help uncover the good, the bad, and the ugly of who we are. Get full access to Polymathic Being at www.polymathicbeing.com/subscribe

Today’s topic is a reminder that we have a lot more control over our lives than many actually manage to apply. We’ll look at how much of our chaos is based on the demand that we react to everything, and how avoiding that unlocks calmness, clarity, insight, and peace as you handle chaos like water off a duck’s back. Get full access to Polymathic Being at www.polymathicbeing.com/subscribe

Today’s topic dives into the idea of b******t jobs, the misunderstandings of why they exist, and how misaligned incentives reward them. Once we untangle the foundational economics, we’ll explore how to eliminate the b******t to achieve meaning and satisfaction in your job. Get full access to Polymathic Being at www.polymathicbeing.com/subscribe

Today’s topic risks the accusation of mansplaining to explain the nuance behind how humanity has evolved both mansplaining and shelaborating to communicate important information for our survival. By understanding the value and the difference, we can learn how to interact and communicate better. Get full access to Polymathic Being at www.polymathicbeing.com/subscribe

Today’s topic explores the consequences of how our social lives transitioned from the front porch to the backyard and what that’s done to our sense of community. We’ll also look at some simple steps you can take to reconnect with those around you! Get full access to Polymathic Being at www.polymathicbeing.com/subscribe

Today's topic stares death in the eye in order to help identify what really matters regarding your legacy, your impact on life, and your ability to let it go for what comes after. Today, we’re going to learn how to die like a boss. Get full access to Polymathic Being at www.polymathicbeing.com/subscribe

Today’s topic directly addresses a critique of those who claim polymathy as their focus. We’ll explore how to balance the ego of titles, the hubris of credentials, and uncover the truth of polymathy and its value in solving wicked problems. Get full access to Polymathic Being at www.polymathicbeing.com/subscribe

Today’s topic works through a great deal of angst surrounding small talk that too many of us dismiss as shallow or irrelevant. However, the research tells a different story of how it unlocks our superpower of social learning and rewards us with feelings of belonging, involvement, and camaraderie. Get full access to Polymathic Being at www.polymathicbeing.com/subscribe

Today’s topic investigates two views of the world that exist across societies. It’s a simplified view with significant consequences for understanding different perspectives. It’s critical to personal relationships as well as how we can view larger social systems. Get full access to Polymathic Being at www.polymathicbeing.com/subscribe