Models of good and evil
I believe in moral non-objectivism, meaning that I don’t see good and evil as independent virtues. As far as I’m concerned, they only exist in our minds, and it’s their …
Category: Identity
Dear straight man
Your attraction to women is a good thing. Not only is it vital to human propagation, it’s a vital part of you. Female closeness is one of your passions, and …
Three types of labels
We self-apply all sorts of labels. Conservative. Atheist. Lesbian. Asian. Enby. And thousands more. But this wealth of definitions can be a contentious affair. People don’t always agree on what …
Identity, then and now
Twenty years ago, it was cool to be laid-back about identity. “Some people are white, some are black. Some are straight, and some gay. Let’s not make a big deal …
Men and women
Men and women both underestimate the difficulty of being the opposite gender. Neither gender knows the challenges faced by the other. It’s simply not human nature to fully fathom what …
Be a man
There’s been an online surge of manly guidance in recent years. Fellows in sleek suits and trimmed beards praise the virtue of traditional masculinity. Confidence, discipline, dominance. Economic prowess, sexual …