Through a methodological shift from abstract values to concrete actions, the article builds on Part I and proposes a framework for self-discovery that views personal identity as an ongoing creative process rather than a static truth to be uncovered.

This article explores the self as a collection of independent entities across time, bound by an evolving value hierarchy that weaves coherence and meaning into our identity.

This article delves into the human tendency to seek patterns amidst randomness, exploring the interplay between signal and noise through my reflections.

This article explores my reflections on Michael Craig-Martin's On the Shelf, drawing parallels between the balance in his work and the process of ideation, where ideas take shape amid unseen forces and hidden tensions.

This article is a reflection on The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas. Specifically, I explore Edmond Dantès’ time in prison, exploring the psychological breakdown he endures and how it shapes his eventual rebirth as the Count of Monte Cristo.

This article delves into my personal experience and reflections on Flaming June, a captivating masterpiece by Sir Frederic Leighton.

This article explores the relationship between Binomial and Poisson distributions, using the Sorites paradox to highlight when Binomial approximations are “good enough” for real-world scenarios.

This article explores how increasing probabilities of success in a fixed number of trials can lead to negatively skewed distributions. It highlights the paradox that higher success rates may increase risk aversion due to greater sensitivity to potential losses.

The article delves into the nature of cinematic heroism and character transformation, using the concept of normal distributions and weighting functions to model how characters' choices and paths evolve over time.

The article explores the importance of setting goals, embracing sacrifice, and enduring challenges to realise potential, drawing parallels to the transformative hero's journey in mythology.

The article explores John Searle's Chinese Room argument, delving into philosophical concepts of reductionism and emergentism. It applies these ideas to financial markets using Gaussian Mixture Models (GMMs) to analyse complex data, demonstrating the interplay between reductionist and emergent perspectives.

The article explores updating assumptions in dynamic environments using Poisson-Gamma models, emphasising the need for flexibility in variable settings and stability in predictable ones for effective decision-making.

This article explores how progress is driven by both continuous improvement and significant "jumps." While continuous progress can become monotonous, jumps provide key milestones and clear markers of time and advancement.

This article explores strategies for progressing from point A to point B using the gradient ascent algorithm, comparing simple and complex game scenarios to highlight the challenges of reaching higher levels of achievement.

This article discusses the importance of identifying one’s origin and destination, while exploring the idea of a "meta-game" as a broader pursuit of meaning and purpose.