The view on the hill on Burgh Island: a vast, still sea under divine light and hut

Ben Howard "Esmerelda" Meaning: The Tide of Self (Marginalia #2)

The second Marginalia entry. My personal reflection on Ben Howard, Burgh Island, authenticity, and the space between who we are and who we have to be.

July 15, 2026 · 1 min · Seditious Thoughts
A relaxed person lying on a hammock with a moon in the background

Why '1% Better Every Day' Is a Trap

The productivity cult tells us to be 1% better every day, but Byung-Chul Han warns us of the burnout society. This essay is a manifesto for the radical act of chilling as a form of resistance against endless self-optimization.

June 4, 2025 · 8 min · Seditious Thoughts