But tragedy is if I'll cut my finger, a paper cut. I'll look at it for hours. What I think I'm trying to illustrate is the innate, incredible selfishness, the love for ourselves and every human being.

The supposedly-sympathetic, condoling framing of suffering as a tragedy pushes people to embrace hopelessness, victimhood, and defeatism. Skip to main content Mobile Navigation.

The wisest among us realize that what we normally think of as opposites are also associates. There’s life and death, joy and ...

For the vast majority of stand-ups in comedy clubs, addressing tragedy that evokes sorrow and fear can backfire. Louis Lee, owner of Minneapolis's Acme Comedy Co., ...