Archive - Rootology by Ted Metrakas

May 2025

The Kingdom of No Ideas

“…when thought is non-existent, it is non-free into the bargain.

May 30 •

April 2025

A world that makes sense to you...

I’ve been reading some essays by William James—essays in popular philosophy—they’re described as.

Apr 28 •

The rise of philosophy...

I feel like philosophy—just the word—has become more popular lately…not that people have more philosophies (they have fewer than ever!), just the word…

Apr 24 •

Blue Origin launch and micro-ideology

Earlier this week, Jeff Bezos’ rocket ship company, Blue Origin, did a PR stunt, where they launched a handful of female influencer types into space…

Apr 18 •

AI and integrity

Another AI-centric post.

Apr 14 •

The Populist Capitalist

History's Last Man?

Apr 10 •

White Lotus: prestige service

Prestige TV—Mad Men, Breaking Bad, The Sopranos, etc.

Apr 9 •

The future of skills...

As everyone is rapidly realizing that AI is going to make a lot of jobs obsolete, really soon, I’ve noticed a wave of optimistic musings going around…

Apr 1 •

March 2025

Believing, waiting, and morality

I’ve been reading a book of essays by William James, called The Will To Believe. It has a critique of science, the scientific outlook, and its impact on…

Mar 29 •

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