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Yonason Goldson
- May 11
- 1 min
Do the Ethical Dangers of AI Outweigh the Benefits?
Utilitarian philosophy might not hold the answer How do we define good? Utilitarian philosophy suggests that we evaluate the absolute...
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Yonason Goldson
- May 5
- 1 min
A Tale of Two Guests
The absence of Meghan Markle and the participation of Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis at the coronation of Charles III speaks volumes about...
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Yonason Goldson
- Apr 4
- 1 min
Let the Brushstrokes of Creation Inspire Your Masterpiece
Reimagine Passover as a Journey of Spiritual Impressionism Do you sometimes feel displaced? Have you ever felt oppressed? Can any of us...
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Yonason Goldson
- Apr 3
- 1 min
A View from the Belly of the Whale
The most impactful moments catch us unexpected but not unaware. Awkwardness. Tension. Unease. Discomfort. Embarrassment. Don't we go to...
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Yonason Goldson
- Apr 2
- 1 min
When Culture can Kill you... literally
The Ethical Lexicon #19: Turn self-doubt into your next big breakthrough Socrates said that you don't know what you don't know. That's...
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Yonason Goldson
- Mar 19
- 1 min
3 Mindset Shifts to Increase Performance
The Ethical Lexicon #17: Build resilience by confronting resistance “May you always have the wind to your back!” What if that classic...
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Yonason Goldson
- Mar 15
- 2 min
The Road to Happiness is Paved with Ethical Choices
The Ethical Lexicon #15: The same way you build your muscles in the gym, build psychological strength by exercising free will Did you...
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Yonason Goldson
- Mar 6
- 1 min
Do You Want to be a Real Man? Put on a Dress.
Dustin Hoffman and the Miracle of Purim There's a universal message in each of the Jewish holidays. This evening, we celebrate the...
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Yonason Goldson
- Feb 26
- 1 min
3 Questions to Avoid Rushing into Disaster
The Ethical Lexicon #14: You won't stay ahead of the curve by abandoning the wisdom of experience Which do you find more inspiring: The...
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Yonason Goldson
- Feb 19
- 1 min
Think twice before you take advice
The Ethical Lexicon #13: don't put too much faith in (non) experts What do a painter of ancient Greece, recently elected representative...
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Yonason Goldson
- Feb 14
- 1 min
Turn Adversaries into Allies
The Ethical Lexicon #12: the power of dignity and grace When things go wrong, what is your first reaction: How can I minimize the damage?...
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Yonason Goldson
- Feb 9
- 1 min
Weapon of Mass Deception
The Ethical Lexicon #11: Keeping it real in the era of ChatGPT Do you like fiction? Most of us do. But it’s a strange indulgence. We...
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Yonason Goldson
- Feb 2
- 1 min
Look Away to See More Clearly
The Ethical Lexicon #10: The big picture resides at the corner of your eye Did you see that? It was right there, at the corner of your...
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Yonason Goldson
- Jan 27
- 1 min
Exorcise the Spirit of ghosting
The Ethical Lexicon #8: What to say when you don't know what to say Have you ever been ghosted? You've never ghosted someone else, have...
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Yonason Goldson
- Jan 26
- 1 min
Core Values Keep you from Walking in Circles
The Ethical Lexicon #9: focus on ultimate goals; shut out false attractions Are you traveling in circles? It certainly feels that way...
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Yonason Goldson
- Jan 25
- 1 min
Tension is what Holds Everything Together
The Ethical Lexicon #7: "Just chill" is not always the answer Is there really any such thing as good or bad character traits? The answer...
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Yonason Goldson
- Jan 24
- 1 min
Ethical Leaders Create Dynamic Systems
The Ethical Lexicon #6: Reverse the effects of cultural entropy What do Bob Dylan, Michelangelo, and “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the...
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Yonason Goldson
- Jan 23
- 1 min
Embrace the Gift of Boredom
With endless distraction at our fingertips, consider the benefit of being bored Are you bored? That might be a good thing. The latter-day...
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Yonason Goldson
- Dec 28, 2022
- 1 min
Master the Art of Constructive Disagreement
The Ethical Lexicon #4: Practice the discipline that promotes clear thinking, fresh insights, and informed consensus. A Yiddish proverb...
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