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The Yin-Yang is Wrong (Sort Of)
The Yin-Yang is Wrong (Sort Of) Let’s get one thing straight: that neat little circle of black and white, the tidy symbol of “balance” everyone loves to slap
Cannabis and Enlightenment
Cannabis and Enlightenment The Hook: You Think Enlightenment is About Peace and Quiet? Bullshit. You picture a guru on a mountaintop, right? Legs crossed, e
Why Attachment Causes Suffering
Why Attachment Causes Suffering The Illusion of Control You think you’re in control, don’t you? You’ve got your five-year plan, your retirement account, you
The Hawaiians Knew: An Introduction to Huna
You're not in control. You're a leaf on the wind, fighting a hurricane of your own making. The ancient Hawaiians understood this—and they had a name for it.
Mana is Energy (And Energy is Everything)
Mana is Energy (And Energy is Everything) You Think You Know Energy? Think Again. You think you know what energy is? You think it's that feeling you get aft
The Three Selves: Your Internal Thermodynamic System
The Three Selves: Your Internal Thermodynamic System Let’s get one thing straight: the idea that you are a single, unified self is bullshit. It’s a convenie
Aka Cords and Energy Flow
You Are Connected, Whether You Like It or Not Let’s get one thing straight. You are not an island. You’re not a self-contained, isolated little meat-sack runn
Ho'oponopono: The Thermodynamics of Forgiveness
Ho'oponopono: The Thermodynamics of Forgiveness The Hook: You’re Forgiving All Wrong Let’s get one thing straight: forgiveness, as you know it, is bullshit.
IKE: The World Is What You Think It Is
IKE: The World Is What You Think It Is The Hook You think you’re in control? You think you’re making conscious choices, steering the ship of your life with
KALA: There Are No Limits
KALA: There Are No Limits You Think You're Special? You're Not. Let's get one thing straight. You are not a unique, separate snowflake floating through the
MAKIA: Energy Flows Where Attention Goes
MAKIA: Energy Flows Where Attention Goes The Hook Let’s get one thing straight: you are not in control. Not in the way you think, anyway. You’re a chaotic s
MANAWA: Now is the Moment of Power
MANAWA: Now is the Moment of Power The Time-Traveler in the Mirror You think time travel is science fiction? Bullshit. You do it every single day. You spend
ALOHA: To Love is to Be Happy With
ALOHA: To Love is to Be Happy With You think you know what love is? Bullshit. You’ve been fed a fairytale diet of Hollywood romance, sappy greeting cards, an
MANA: All Power Comes From Within
MANA: All Power Comes From Within What if I told you that every time you blame the traffic, your boss, your parents, or the damn government for your problems
PONO: Effectiveness is the Measure of Truth
PONO: Effectiveness is the Measure of Truth The Ultimate Litmus Test Let’s get one thing straight. The universe doesn’t give a damn about your ideology. It
Why Huna and Dr. Bob Are Saying the Same Thing
Balance is bullshit. Ancient Hawaiian wisdom and modern thermodynamics are climbing the same mountain from different sides—and arriving at the same peak.
The Kahuna Were Scientists
The Kahuna Were Scientists The Hook Let’s get one thing straight: the idea that science is a modern, Western invention is bullshit. We picture lab coats, eq
Huna and the Endocannabinoid System
Huna and the Endocannabinoid System You Think You're in Balance? Think Again. Let’s get one thing straight. The whole idea of “finding balance” is bullshit.
Living Aloha in the AI Age
Living Aloha in the AI Age You Think You Want Balance? Think Again. Let’s get one thing straight. You’ve been sold a lie. A big, fat, comfortable lie. The l
Why Free Markets Are Thermodynamically Correct
Why Free Markets Are Thermodynamically Correct Let's Get Something Straight You think you understand how the world works? You think that all this complexity
Central Planning Always Fails (Here's Why)
Central Planning Always Fails (Here's Why) The Hook: Your Five-Year Plan is a Thermodynamic Joke Let’s be honest. You’ve sat in those meetings. The ones whe
The Invisible Hand is Real (It's Physics)
The Invisible Hand is Real (It's Physics) Let's Get Something Straight Stop thinking about the economy like it's a machine. It’s not a clockwork universe th
Why Governments Can't Pick Winners
Why Governments Can't Pick Winners They told you the government is here to help. To invest in the future. To pick the winners and guide the economy toward a b
Decentralization is a Law of Nature
Decentralization is a Law of Nature The Illusion of Control You think you’re in control, don’t you? You’ve got your five-year plan, your meticulously organ
The Problem With Regulation
The Problem With Regulation Let's Talk About Control You think you’re in control. It’s a comforting thought, isn’t it? The idea that with enough rules, enou