Writing and observations

Alican Başak

Short essays on work, mind, and meaning.

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Why Doesn't Money End the Anxiety?
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Why Doesn't Money End the Anxiety?

Money matters — but past a certain point, what are we actually looking for?

The Weight With No Name: High-Functioning Unhappiness
· 3 min read

The Weight With No Name: High-Functioning Unhappiness

Vague, constant, low-frequency heaviness. No cause, no reference point.

We Don't See the World as It Is
· 3 min read

We Don't See the World as It Is

Our eyes record the same scene, but our minds are playing entirely different films.

Why Feeling Meaningful Is a Separate Question
· 3 min read

Why Feeling Meaningful Is a Separate Question

Emotions pass. Why does meaning stay?

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