So, as I wrap up this column and say farewell to Duke, I urge those reading to consider what sort of future they want for themselves.
Recently, I was listening to a lecture. As is the case with many such talks, an anecdote was told in order to transition into an overarching point.
A few years ago, I was perusing the archives of a college student newspaper. It was the end of the year, the time for graduating columnists to sit down and pen their last piece.
If you’ve taken a couple of computer science classes at Duke over the last few years, you’ve probably noticed something surprising.
This is the “adaptation-level phenomenon” at work: the force that turns new and exciting into old and dull.
In short, the conformist’s life ends up being a revolving door of fake, one that will lead to zero satisfaction and a whole lot of anguish.
What can we learn from “The Big Bang Theory”? At first blush, not a lot. But there is something to be gained by examining what makes the number one-rated comedy on television tick.
There are times when choosing a moderate position causes more problems than it solves.
We must not allow people to blame anyone and anything but themselves for their defeats, even though it may be easier for them to do so.
Gift-giving should never be a stressful activity.
