January Takeaways: Philosophy for Business Leaders

In our first session of the 2026 Tech Leaders Salon, we discussed my book, Philosophy for Business Leaders. It was an engaging and insightful conversation, and it was the first time that I actually had the chance to discuss my book in this format. It was a good opportunity to see what resonated with other readers. What stuck with me from the discussion is the following (at least in the professional context): ...

January 31, 2026 · 3 min · Mahmoud Rasmi

Why Philosophy is Useless

“Philosophy is impractical” is a common assertion I frequently encounter and occasionally express myself. There’s some truth to it. In modern-day pragmatic terms, philosophy may indeed be useless. Unlike, say, physics or engineering, the results of pursuing philosophy are not immediately noticeable. It does not teach you how to construct a building. That’s why it is often perceived as a useless activity. But where does the value of philosophy lie? Does philosophy have any value at all? ...

July 19, 2025 · 2 min · Mahmoud Rasmi