Xander is where I tackle the big questions—or at least give them a proper stare—and try to make sense of ideas that don’t have easy answers. Are we living in a simulation? Why is there something rather than nothing? Let’s be honest, I’m not solving these any time soon, but they’re far too fascinating to ignore.
Other questions feel more urgent, especially in a world that often stifles curiosity and dissent. Why do elites fail? Is digital media ruining our minds? Should a tolerant society accept intolerance? These topics are messy, polarising, and often uncomfortable—but that’s precisely why they need a closer look. Even if it means wading through a swamp of lazy arguments and knee-jerk reactions, these are conversations worth having.
I’m also fascinated by the mental traps that shape our thinking—like why we cling to bad decisions or fall for flawed arguments. Exploring cognitive biases, mental shortcuts, and philosophical razors isn’t just interesting; it’s useful. These tools and traps influence everything from how we navigate decisions to how we interpret the world, and they deserve a closer look. Understanding them helps us sharpen our thinking and (hopefully) avoid falling into the same pitfalls.
Right now, Curious Alexander is just getting started, but there’s much more to come. From philosophy and timeless big ideas to critical takes on modern culture, this is a space to question assumptions (including my own) and figure out what truly holds water—or at least makes less of a mess. It’s about cultivating curiosity, sharpening our thinking, and inching closer to the truth—because truth still matters, even when it feels under siege.
There’s much more to come, so if you’re curious, baffled, or mildly frustrated by the state of things, you’re in the right place. Let’s figure it out together—one idea at a time.