Author Archives: Kyle Huber | We Are Satoshi

Finding Fulfillment: A Take on Mental Health

In the US prior to 1970, exercise was a foreign concept to most. If someone was running down the street your first instinct would be, “from what”? Today, in 2018, gyms and fitness are part of daily life. It is universally understood that physical activity is key to maintaining physical health. Mental health, however, doesn’tContinue reading “Finding Fulfillment: A Take on Mental Health”

Podcast: Kevin Esherick and Derek Newhof on Meditation

Kevin Esherick, Philosophy and Psychology major, joins from Washington D.C. to discuss his nuanced understanding of meditation, passion for mental health, and his new mindfulness app. 15 minutes before the call I messaged Derek (see previous episode) and turned it into a three way. Here are a few links and references from the conversation: Article:Continue reading “Podcast: Kevin Esherick and Derek Newhof on Meditation”

Technology, Aristotle, and Habit

As technology becomes omnipotent in daily life, its role in forming habits is a growing priority. Although tech provides myriad benefits, the drawbacks are now surfacing in scientific studies. At a physical level, exposing the human eye to powerful LED screens, especially late at night, induces lack of sleep, headaches, and anxiety(The Dark Side ofContinue reading “Technology, Aristotle, and Habit”

The Conscientious Consumer

The following is a debate over the question: What moral obligation does the First world have to the third world? To give context to the question read on, and explore the SlaveryFootprint.org resource here.   Let’s begin with Peter Singer’s 1972 Famine Relief Argument. It is important to note that Singer writes in the earlyContinue reading “The Conscientious Consumer”

The Single Easiest Way to Improve Your Health

POLL: Improving your health requires more time, effort, money, etc. than you currently have in supply. If you answered ‘Yes’, this blog is for you. Did you know? Today’s kids are the first generation expected to live shorter lifespans than their parents. Maybe you don’t know how to eat healthy, or think healthy food isContinue reading “The Single Easiest Way to Improve Your Health”

What I Learned in Europe

Some cultures greet by a series of cheek kisses, while others prefer to shake hands. Eye contact is more common in some countries than others. Europeans eat differently than I am accustomed to. Italians don’t order take-out. Asking for coffee to go is the clear sign of an American. In the US it’s common toContinue reading “What I Learned in Europe”

What is the difference between right and wrong?

Prompt: We all agree that murdering people is morally wrong under usual circumstances (i.e. not self-defense, not wartime killing, etc). But one central question in ethics is “why” – what makes it wrong? The shortest, most concise way I can put it: *(Assuming GOOD and BAD exist in the world) 1. Causing BAD outcomes is WRONG 2.Continue reading “What is the difference between right and wrong?”