…it would be lame to call it magic…coincidence doesn’t work either…and while it is no accident that things work largely as they should, there must be some inherent nobility to existence that systems in general work to the benefit of most…but then again the financial system and political system…which largely work to the benefit of themself and their owners…hmmm…
Civilization: still held together by vibes, duct tape, and the fact most people don’t set fire to the train seat.
It’s amazing how much faith, caffeine, and the quiet agreement not to ruin it keep this wild ride on the rails. History says the wheels will fall off, but hey, at least we’ll have great stories for the next bus.
📌 Every empire’s foundation: a story, a prayer, and enough duct tape to get through Monday.
⬖ Marveling at the world’s patchwork genius at Frequency of Reason: bit.ly/4jTVv69
Brilliantly Written🙏
Good one!
Next time you stopping by Bangalore, give a shout pls. :)
Will do!
…it would be lame to call it magic…coincidence doesn’t work either…and while it is no accident that things work largely as they should, there must be some inherent nobility to existence that systems in general work to the benefit of most…but then again the financial system and political system…which largely work to the benefit of themself and their owners…hmmm…
'inherent nobility to existence' amongst humans? That I can buy.
Universally inherent nobility to life? that I don't buy.
…not to mention plants…no stoic influencer can match a cabbage or cactus…
…i mean look at animals…most of them operate in a civility we lack…nothing more noble that a dog imo…
...especially when he's lickin' his privates 😅
One of your best essays!
Oh wow, thanks!
A fantastic essay, Tyag. So much I hadn't actively thought of.
Thank you!
A sobering read, this. Excellent work on connecting all the different threads.
If your travels in India bring you to Mumbai, do let me know!
Civilization: still held together by vibes, duct tape, and the fact most people don’t set fire to the train seat.
It’s amazing how much faith, caffeine, and the quiet agreement not to ruin it keep this wild ride on the rails. History says the wheels will fall off, but hey, at least we’ll have great stories for the next bus.
📌 Every empire’s foundation: a story, a prayer, and enough duct tape to get through Monday.
⬖ Marveling at the world’s patchwork genius at Frequency of Reason: bit.ly/4jTVv69