South of Reason

Stoic principles and historical insights to understand today's world and navigate its challenges with clarity, reason, and strength.

  • Line art illustration of a classical woman's profile with a celestial background featuring a sun, moon, and stars.

    Stoic Philosophy

    Exploring timeless Stoic principles—virtue, resilience, reason—as a compass for navigating today’s challenges with clarity and strength.

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    History

    Unearthing the past’s turning points, forgotten voices, and enduring ideas to better understand today’s world—and the timeless patterns shaping it.

  • A black and white icon of an eye, a globe, and a document representing current events.

    Current Events

    Analysing today’s events through a Stoic lens, exploring how history and philosophy illuminate modern challenges.

  • Black and white circular design featuring a profile of a classical woman's face with curly hair, set against a background of a moon, stars, and horizontal lines.

    Stoic Philosophy

    Exploring timeless Stoic principles—virtue, resilience, reason—as a compass for navigating today’s challenges with clarity and strength.

  • Decorative wall art featuring a clock with various symbols, including a globe, an hourglass, a column, a book, and circular motifs.

    History

    Unearthing the past’s turning points, forgotten voices, and enduring ideas to better understand today’s world—and the timeless patterns shaping it.

  • Graphic design with an eye symbol, text 'CURRENT EVENTS', a newspaper icon, and a globe icon.

    Current Events

    Analysing today’s events through a Stoic lens, exploring how history and philosophy illuminate modern challenges.

Who am I?

A man with glasses lying on the floor next to a large, brown and white dog lying on the carpet in an indoor setting.

I'm Dave Morris, an Engineering Leader living in my hometown of Dublin, Ireland, with my best friend and professional canine, Milly. When I'm not focused on building great digital products, you'll likely find me indulging in my love for history or contemplating my long-standing, if sometimes inconsistent, practice of Stoicism. This is my corner of the web to share my personal thoughts and opinions, typically — not exclusively — on this range of topics.

"Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them. Think constantly on the changes of the elements into each other, for such thoughts wash away the dust of earthly life." - Marcus Aurelius, Meditations, Book 7, Chapter 47