Lexicon: Validity
"True" and "Valid" are not the same thing. Understanding the difference is the key to mastering Zero-Knowledge Proofs and effective delegation.
Culture
Lexicon: Superposition
A qubit is 0 and 1 at the same time. How the concept of "Superposition" explains quantum power and strategic ambiguity.
Lexicon: Aphasia
Aphasia isn't just a medical condition; in philosophy, it means "Non-Assertion." Why refusing to say "This is True" is a strategic superpower.
Lexicon: Isostheneia
Isostheneia means "Equal Strength." Why balancing your arguments is the best way to stop jumping to conclusions.
Lexicon: Epoché
Epoché is the "Suspension of Judgment." Why holding back your opinion is the fastest path to mental clarity.
Lexicon: Dogmatism
Dogmatism is the belief that the case is closed. In strategy, it is the refusal to investigate reality in favor of "Best Practices."
Lexicon: Skepsis
A Skeptic is not a Cynic. A Skeptic is an Investigator. Why leaders need more "Skepsis" (Inquiry) and less "Dogma."
Lexicon: Contingency
Why do successful companies suddenly collapse? Sartre's concept of "Contingency" explains that nothing in business is "necessary." It is all accidental.
Lexicon: The Look (Le Regard)
Why does a Performance Review feel so dehumanizing? Sartre's concept of "The Look" explains how being watched turns us from free humans into fixed objects.
Bad Faith and the Danger of "I Had No Choice"
"I'm just following orders." "The market made me do it." Sartre calls this Bad Faith. Why leaders must stop pretending they are victims of circumstance.
Lexicon: Facticity
You can't control the market or the economy. That is your "Facticity." But Sartre argues you can always control your response.
Lexicon: Existence Precedes Essence
The foundational rule of Existentialism. Why your "Brand Identity" means nothing if your actions don't match. Sartre's guide to corporate authenticity.
The Burden of Freedom: A Phenomenological Analysis of Jean-Paul Sartre
Jean-Paul Sartre’s philosophy offers a powerful framework for the modern "Chief Wise Officer." By rejecting the "Spirit of Seriousness" and embracing radical agency, leaders can build authentic, innovative cultures and drive meaningful change without excuses.
Lexicon: Simulation
Why do managers prefer spreadsheets to reality? The philosophical danger of "Simulation" and how to avoid the "Green Dashboard" fallacy.
Lexicon: Homo Faber
We are not "Man the Wise"; we are "Man the Maker." Bergson explains why our brains are hardwired to treat everything—including people—as tools to be used.
The Digital Twin of the Org: Simulating the Re-org Before You Fire
Stop guessing with your Org Chart. How "Digital Twins" allow you to simulate the chaos of a restructure in a sandbox before you inflict it on real people.
Lexicon: Dynamic Religion
The bureaucracy (Static) preserves the company, but only the mystic spark (Dynamic) can reinvent it. Bergson's guide to breaking the rules.
Lexicon: Static Religion
Why do innovative startups inevitably turn into boring bureaucracies? Bergson's concept of "Static Religion" explains the defensive mechanism of organizations.
Lexicon: Intuition (vs. Intellect)
It's not a gut feeling; it's a method. Bergson's "Intuition" is the ability to see the flow of reality, while "Intellect" only sees the snapshots.
Lexicon: Élan Vital
Why data can optimize, but only the "Vital Force" can innovate. Henri Bergson's concept of Élan Vital explained for business leaders.
The Architect of Duration: Henri Bergson’s Life, Philosophy, and Legacy
Before the Beatles, there was Bergson. From the "Bergsonism" mania of the 1900s to his historic debate with Einstein, this biography explores why the philosopher of "Duration" is the missing link for modern leadership and the age of AI.
Lexicon: Durée (Duration)
Henri Bergson's concept of "La Durée" explains why a 5-minute interruption destroys hours of work. The difference between "Clock Time" and "Real Time."
Lexicon: Determinism
Why "Free Will" is a dangerous illusion in management. Spinoza's concept of Determinism teaches us to stop blaming people and start fixing systems.
Benedictus de Spinoza: The Geometer of Liberty
Explore the life of Baruch Spinoza, from his 1656 excommunication to his optical work with Christiaan Huygens. Discover the man who equated God with Nature.
Lexicon: Causa Sui
Spinoza's definition of true power. Why the goal of every strategy should be to move from "Dependency" to being "Causa Sui" (The Cause of Itself).
Lexicon: Sub Specie Aeternitatis
Spinoza's ultimate mental tool. Why viewing your quarterly crisis "under the aspect of eternity" is the only way to maintain strategic sanity.
Lexicon: The Sacred Yes (Heiliges Ja)
The Lion says "No" to gain freedom, but only the Child says "Yes" to create value. Nietzsche's guide to moving from burnout to breakthrough.
Lexicon: The Sacred No (Heiliges Nein)
Nietzsche called it the "Sacred No." Why saying "No" to clients, features, and meetings is the only way to seize your freedom and define your strategy.
Lexicon: The Hedgehog's Dilemma
Why does "teamwork" often feel so painful? Schopenhauer's concept of the Hedgehog's Dilemma explains the trade-off between connection and friction.
Lexicon: Memento Mori
It's not about being morbid. It's about focus. Why Socrates believed philosophy was "practicing death," and how the "Pre-Mortem" can save your next project.
Lexicon: Kaizen (改善)
Stop looking for the "Silver Bullet." The Japanese concept of Kaizen teaches us that massive success is just the accumulation of tiny, boring improvements.
Lexicon: Weltschmerz
Why does the "Dream Job" always disappoint? The German concept of Weltschmerz explains the pain of realizing reality will never match your imagination.