Ritual Therapy
I. A few weeks ago I picked up Alejandro Jodorowsky’s Psychomagic, an exposition of his theories of ritual therapy. I’ve been a fan of Jodorowsky for a while, and it’s been great […]
Understanding the Tarot
I. Until recently, I had never thought much of Tarot. I had of course heard of Tarot, and had some exposure to the major images, but not much more. As […]
In This Life, An Assist
The couple is on a ferry, sailing from DUMBO to Greenpoint. They are standing on the deck: he leaning against the railing, her leaning against him. His arms curl around […]
Graduation Speech: The Value of Theory
Submitted Columbia GSAS MA Convocation Speech: As Master’s graduates, we have all spent at least some time studying theory. Classicists and sociologists study theories of culture. Economists and political scientists […]
On Relationships: A Guide for Trolls
Update (7/13/2020): Turns out, a lot of the ideas and themes discussed here have been given a more thorough and useful treatment in Mark Manson’s Models, highly recommended for anyone interested […]
The Image
I went to an amazing exhibit today. Public, Private, Secret at the International Center of Photography in the East Village. The exhibit consisted of a variety of visual media, mostly […]
How To Play Pokemon Go
Pokemon Go is happening. A powerful brand, the right technology, and a team with expertise have all come together in a magical moment. Let’s review the game and how it […]
Experience and Differentiation
I. Prologue Consider: a state of enlightenment, of simple awareness. This is where we begin. II. Undifferentiated Experience The path of meditation is a path of non-attachment to a world of sensation. The […]
