With plans to sleep rough in Airlie I was looking for a power outlet to charge my phone. I’d seen one outside the public toilet and was just checking it out when someone approached asking how I was doing and politely invited me to the beach for volleyball, kayaking and a free BBQ. Here was […]
In our first post on instincts, we explored the powerful drive of self-preservation and how it shapes our personal lives, relationships, and society. Now, we look beyond the self, turning to an instinct at least as significant: altruism. For our purposes I consider altruism as the act of caring for others, sharing resources, and ensuring […]
Over the Christmas break, I had a conversation that’s stayed with me. It was with a close family member—someone kind, thoughtful, and deeply honest. We were talking about generosity and global suffering, and he said something that shave me pause to reflect: “I just can’t bring myself to care much about people I don’t know. […]
