Writing & Long-Form Essays

by Alex (HumblyAlex)

Welcome to the thinking-out-loud wing of Humbly.Us—a place where big ideas meet humble curiosity.
Here you’ll find my long-form pieces for Medium: essays that peel back the psychology of pride, shame, self-deceit, and the fragile ways we build identity in a high-speed world. Some articles zoom in on hot-button tech (AI chatbots, social media), others on timeless questions (Why do we double-down when we’re wrong? How do you pick battles worth having?). All of them circle the same mission: help us notice what we fail to notice—so we can grow, together, on purpose.

Below are the cornerstone reads in reverse chronology.

Settle in, skim, bookmark, or dive deep—whatever serves your next aha-moment.

Black and white photo of a river otter near water's edge, with its mouth open as if yawning or squeaking, and its reflection visible in the water.

How Both Reveal a Deeper Human Blind Spot We’d Rather Not Talk About
June 21, 2025 - 32 Minute Read

Close-up of a squirrel holding a large nut, looking directly at the camera in black and white.

Unraveling Our Collective Ignorance and Charting a Path Forward
July 16, 2024 - 9 Minute Read

Close-up of a Canada goose with its beak open, showing its tongue and throat.

How to Avoid Unchangeable Minds and Wasting Your Time On Them
Feb 15, 2023 - 10 Minute Read

A raccoon standing on the edge of a body of water, holding a small Yin-Yang symbol, with a surprised or excited expression, in black and white.

The hidden-button test that shows you already have non-negotiable value, and how to stitch that fact into everyday life
August 12, 2025 - 14 Minute Read