Information Myopia, Or How To Screw Up By Ignorance
Narrow information intake creates blind spots. Myopic views produce confident errors. Expanding sources corrects distortions ignorance creates
The “High Five”-ification Of Social Media, And How It Slowly Kills It
Social media devolved into performative support. Shallow affirmations replace genuine engagement. High-five culture kills depth, connection dies
Learning To Play The Guitar – 7 Months After
Seven months in. Fingers hurt less, progress shows more. Guitar reveals truth—consistent practice beats occasional brilliance every time
Monday Moving Forward – Detach From The Reward
Chasing rewards hijacks process. Detachment from outcomes improves performance. Monday starts better when success isn't the obsession
A History Of Weirdness: From Websites To Apps, And Then To Smart Contracts
Websites seemed weird until normal. Apps seemed weird until normal. Smart contracts seem weird now—pattern suggests inevitable normalization
Her, The Movie, And A Flat Line In An ER Room
Her explores AI relationships. The flat line metaphor—when emotional connection dies, nothing revives it. Love needs pulse, not algorithms
The Psychology Of Toilet Paper
Toilet paper hoarding revealed mass psychology. Panic spreads faster than reason. The toilet paper crisis wasn't about supply—it was about fear contagion
Me, Cyborg
Smartphones extend brains, glasses extend eyes, pacemakers extend hearts. We're already cyborgs—the integration happened gradually while we debated future
Sapiens, Neanderthal And The Potential Covid-19 Split / Switch
Species split when environments diverge. COVID responses could divide humanity—lockdown compliers versus freedom seekers. Evolution through cultural selection
Being “As Happy As A Child” Is Overrated
Childhood happiness comes from ignorance. Adults who know too much can't return to naive joy. Mature contentment beats childish bliss
Monday Moving Forward – Plan It On Sunday Evening
Sunday planning creates Monday clarity. The shift from weekend to workweek needs transition ritual. Planning evening before prevents Monday chaos
Relationships Automation
Relationships automate through templates and scripts. Birthday messages, holiday greetings, perfunctory check-ins—all automated. Convenience kills authenticity
Opportunity Cost Versus Cognitive Overload
Every yes costs opportunity. But evaluating everything costs cognition. The balance—systematic filters that save mental energy for important decisions
How Fast Are You Waking Up?
Waking speed determines day quality. Slow wakers drag grogginess hours. Fast wakers claim morning immediately. The transition matters more than sleep hours
You’re A Social Media Influencer? Expect To Be Deplatformed
Platform dependence creates vulnerability. Algorithms change, policies shift, bans happen arbitrarily. Influencers build on rented land—eviction is inevitable
Value Signaling And Other Modern Monsters
Value signaling broadcasts virtue without action. Modern monsters—performative allyship, virtue displays, ideology badges—cost nothing, accomplish less
Facts, Signals And Truthfulness
Facts exist, signals point at them, truthfulness interprets both. The relationship between objective reality and communicated narrative determines trust
Monday Moving Forward – Finish At Least One Task In The First Two Hours
First completion creates momentum. Early wins set Monday's tone. Finish something small before noon—the day tilts toward productivity
How Magic Thinking Can Make You An Easy Prey To Manipulation
Magical thinking skips causality for desired outcomes. The gap between wish and reality creates vulnerability. Manipulators exploit magical thinking constantly
How Would You Explain an iPhone To A Dog?
The smartphone. This tiny object that has become so entrenched with our lives that we can hardly live without it nowadays.