Life
Math is never just numbers. Isaac Asimov once suggested that when words fail us, we turn to mathematics to describe the inexpressible, the things that terrify us most. He was speaking through fiction, but the observation reaches further than science fiction shelves. Math, in its purest form, is a structure
Life
Retracing Charles Darwin’s 1835 voyage through the Galápagos Islands: San Cristóbal, Floreana, Santiago, and Isabela. A modern journey following Darwin’s footsteps across lava fields, tortoise habitats, and volcanic craters that inspired the theory of evolution.
Culture
Analysis of Dr. Seuss racism study, evidence for and against claims, publishing bias context, and implications for children’s literature diversity.
Mind
Explores real-life acts of self-sacrifice, from Nicholas Bostic’s fire rescue to 9/11 heroes, through Schopenhauer’s philosophy and Joseph Campbell’s insights on unity, compassion, and the rare moments when self-preservation dissolves.
Mind
Why do some people treat negotiation as a personal proving ground while others avoid it entirely? This post explores how haggling, identity, and self-perception intersect—and why status sensitivity might actually be an asset in political workplaces.
Tech
Top MBA programs still underprepare business leaders for the data and AI-driven economy. Meanwhile, tech teams are losing architectural discipline. This article explores the root causes of the disconnect and offers actionable steps to rebuild alignment between business and technology leaders.
Culture
Discover why restoring good-paying part-time jobs could boost employment for American men. Explore how quality part-time roles might help those facing disabilities, addiction recovery, or transitioning from incarceration, benefiting individuals and communities alike.
Culture
Why we now preface words like “affordable” with “in my opinion.” This short Nautis essay explores how Millennials’ emotional openness and internet outspokenness are reshaping everyday language—placing subjectivity over assumed universality.
Film
Explore how Severance’s Lumon Industries blurs the line between corporations and religion. This Nautis essay links Kier Eagan’s cult‑like leadership to real‑world trends: corporate “workism,” prosperity gospel, and religious institutions adopting business tactics.
Tech
An honest view on AI’s slow progress: this Nautis essay explains why true transformation takes years, not hype‑filled headlines—comparing AI’s rise to the internet’s decade‑long march and urging readers to balance skeptical insight with cautious optimism.
History
Discover the enduring impact of ancient scientific and mathematical breakthroughs. This Nautis essay explores key contributions—from Babylonian astronomy to Greek geometry—and shows how these discoveries laid the foundation for modern science.
History
Trace the shift from economic prosperity to deep political polarization: this Nautis essay examines how rising inequality, media fragmentation, and identity politics reshaped public discourse and fractured social unity.