Society loves to watch professionals burn at the stake for their mistakes. But is public shaming and job loss always justice—or just cruelty masquerading as accountability?
Category: After nursing
Fishing, Radroaches, and Nursing Regrets
During a nice relaxing evening fishing in the wasteland between nukes, I had a few odd thoughts running through my mind. I get a lot of time to think and hash through some of the day’s more esoteric questions. For example, what would you have the toughest time doing in the wasteland? I think mine …
The Weight of Regret (and a Little Therapy)
I guess the morning’s first lesson is this: therapy isn’t the worst thing you can do. I know that sounds like a commercial for BetterHelp, but hear me out—therapy can help you untangle why you feel the way you do about something. More importantly, it can help uncover what’s really underneath that feeling. Let’s …
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Regret, Superstition, and the Quiet Spiral
So, a random thought to kick off the day: I am very much a person rooted in science. I believe in it, I trust it, and I have a working knowledge of how the world operates because of it. That said, it amazes me how superstitious I (or frankly, anyone) can be. Perfect example? I …