Missed Opportunities
Serendipity is rare but missed opportunities are common. The secret isn't crying over them—it's breathing through them until the next chance arrives
Humans As Investment
A VC paid $1.7 million for 5% of a creator's earnings for 30 years. Modern patronage or financial slavery? The creator economy just crossed into uncharted [...]
Quantum Physics And The Limitations Of The Scientific Method
Science works through observation and prediction. Quantum physics broke the model—particles behave differently when observed.
The World Through The Eyes Of Pelorus Jack
Pelorus Jack was a dolphin who guided ships through dangerous waters for decades. What did the world look like through his eyes? Compassion without language
Diamonds Are Forever. Their Inside, On The Other Hand, Might Or Might Not Be
Diamonds last forever. Lab-grown diamonds are chemically identical. The illusion of scarcity crumbles when technology replicates what nature monopolized
A Few Things That Would Be Interesting To Do In The Dark
Practicing guitar in darkness revealed something unexpected—removing sight forces other senses to sharpen. Sometimes constraints unlock hidden capacities
Documentary Review: Fantastic Fungi
Documentary review of Fantastic Fungi exploring the fascinating world of mushrooms and their impact on ecosystems.
Why Do We Sleep?
We spend a third of life unconscious. Science still doesn't fully know why. Sleep deprivation kills faster than starvation—the mystery is foundational
100 Ways To Live A Better Life – 58. Start A Totally Unexpected Hobby
Unexpected hobbies disrupt identity patterns. Starting surprising pursuits reveals hidden capabilities—novelty expands self-concept
100 Ways To Live A Better Life – 34. Build Different Skills
Diverse skills create antifragile careers. Building varied capabilities hedges against obsolescence—generalists survive specialists' extinctions
100 Ways To Live A Better Life – 14. Learn A New Language
New languages unlock different worldviews. Learning foreign tongues rewires thinking—linguistic diversity creates cognitive flexibility
The Mud Race
Mud races strip dignity, reveal character. Obstacle courses force humility—getting dirty teaches what clean never does
People Are Their Stories
Identity exists in narrative form. People become the stories they tell themselves—change story, change person
Living Off The Grid
Off-grid living disconnects from dependency systems. Self-sufficiency philosophy meets practical reality—independence costs differently than connection
7 Magical Ways to Use Curiosity as a Personal Development Tool
Curiosity drives personal development magically. Seven methods harness questioning power—wonder enables growth better than certainty
Do You Have Good Taste?
Good taste develops through exposure. Aesthetic judgment improves deliberately—discernment requires cultivating refined perception
Positive Motivation Versus Negative Motivation
Motivation types drive differently. Positive motivation pulls forward, negative pushes away—direction matters less than movement
Try Something New
Novelty prevents stagnation reliably. Trying new things builds adaptability—comfort zones shrink without regular expansion
Start Your Own Business
Business starting requires decisive action. Entrepreneurship begins with commitment—first step matters more than perfect plan
Building Different Skills
Diverse skills create antifragile capability. Varied competencies hedge against change—generalist versatility