by Matthew Rehrl MD | Philosophy
Like most people, I have a near-infinite number of ideas on how the world ought to be. But I prefer spending most of my time understanding the way the world is. Then, after I identify the ought-is gaps of interest to me, I go to the next step and consider which gaps I...
by Matthew Rehrl MD | Philosophy
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit. Aristotle I believe in the truth of this quote. The development of good habits is the key to success in nearly every endeavor, whether it’s in the domain of health, relationships,...
by Matthew Rehrl MD | Philosophy
One of my “Twelve Problems” is the definition of causation (or the closely related question: What is causality?). I don’t think it’s an uncommon problem. It’s one I have run up against frequently as an engineer, as a physicist, as a...
by Matthew Rehrl MD | Philosophy
I have a robust planning and priority system, strengthened by planned reviews and receptive to periodic changes. But my first priority is my family. That simplifies things a lot.
by Matthew Rehrl MD | Philosophy
One of my greatest educational regrets is not having learned Ancient Greek. Although it’s a “dead” language, it underpins the cornerstone writings of Western Philosophy, and I feel its lack is one of my deepest intellectual holes. However, in a recent interview with...
by Matthew Rehrl MD | Philosophy
My Stanley coffee thermos (see photo), which I have used every day for the past several years, has started to breakdown internally. It has served its purpose well, but it’s now time to throw it away. Several of my beliefs are just like that. It’s time to move...
