The hottest Human flourishing Substack posts right now

Faith-based schools may be taking the role of providing moral instruction for children.
Students attending faith schools learn stillness, values articulation, and servant leadership.
Schools can promote human flourishing without necessarily relying on religious structures.

The evolution of psychology is deeply intertwined with philosophy, with early psychologists being philosophers themselves.
Western existentialist ideas on existence's meaninglessness and Eastern concepts like shunyata converge, yet offer different conclusions.
The field of psychology has transitioned from studying dysfunction to focusing on well-being and flourishing, emphasizing the importance of a meaningful and intentional life.

Basic research can lead to practical applications and contributes to human flourishing.
Specificity in pursuing interests is key to personal fulfillment and productivity.
It's important to follow fascination rather than frustration in pursuing goals.

Many people today earn money but don't create or build things anymore. Instead of making, we're becoming consumers, often just using technology without creating anything meaningful.
Having pride in workmanship and making things is important for our happiness. Engaging physically with the world can lead to personal fulfillment and a deeper connection to our communities.
Instead of focusing on breaking systems, we should strive to create and build. Craftsmanship and making beautiful things can lead to a new era of human flourishing.

Technological progress alone is not enough to address capitalism's crisis of inclusion; new social arrangements are needed.
The goal is to supplement capitalism by promoting economic independence through small-scale, face-to-face divisions of labor at the household, neighborhood, and community levels.
An economic independence movement could lead to a more balanced society, offering a better, more fulfilling life for many and creating countervailing power against the capitalist elite.

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