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Jonny Thomson
Jonny Thomson taught philosophy in Oxford for more than a decade before turning to writing full-time. He’s a columnist at Big Think and is the award-winning, bestselling author of three books that have been translated into 22 languages.
Jonny is also the founder of Mini Philosophy, a social network of around two million curious, intelligent minds. He's known all over the world for making philosophy accessible, relatable, and fun.
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We are wired to value things more when we work hard at attaining them — even if, objectively, they aren't worth that much.
By the end, even his mom wanted him gone.
For a plan to go as smooth as clockwork, be prepared to pounce on opportunity.
Many countries' histories are governed by the familiar demographic story of growth, industrialization, and decline. But not France.
"Burke's the butcher, Hare's the thief, and Knox the man who buys the beef." Read the story of 19th-century Scotland's corpse dealers.
If someone can make you feel insecure, incomplete, and inadequate, they then can present themselves as the solution you need.
Discover the ancient wisdom of not pushing the river.