Driverless Christmas
Despite my silence for the last few of weeks, rest assured that I have not been asleep at the wheel… Greetings First off, Merry –… Read More »Driverless Christmas
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Diploma problems, toothbrushing problems, and Russian Dolls
Some problems are like getting a diploma: you work at it for a while, and then you’re done forever. Learning how to ride a bike… Read More »Diploma problems, toothbrushing problems, and Russian Dolls
Tali Sharot and Cass Sunstein on Habituation
Be careful what you get used to; or, Get used to what you care for By asking the volunteers to increase the voltage one step… Read More »Tali Sharot and Cass Sunstein on Habituation
Bon Jovi / The Mandalorian / Socrates
It’s My Life It’s my lifeAnd it’s now or neverI aint gonna live foreverI just wanna live while I’m alive. My heart is like an… Read More »Bon Jovi / The Mandalorian / Socrates
The opportunity cost of being tired
You’re probably familiar with the old saw about sharpening the saw. Or Frog. Or Razor. Or the importance of unstringing the bow. I’ve always understood… Read More »The opportunity cost of being tired
David Bayles and Ted Orland on art, saints, superheroes and (closing) the skill – taste gap
Art is made by ordinary people Creatures having only virtues can hardly be imagined making art. It’s difficult to picture the Virgin Mary painting landscapes.… Read More »David Bayles and Ted Orland on art, saints, superheroes and (closing) the skill – taste gap
Day of Destiny
Today, in the heat of battle, we face our destiny! That Anonymous Leader in That Film Come on you apes, you wanna live forever? Juan… Read More »Day of Destiny
“What can I do to make things better?” (1)
This is a great question, and a big question, a question for which help is available but which ultimately, you need to answer for yourself… Read More »“What can I do to make things better?” (1)
Haruki Murakami on running and writing, staying fresh, and building a rhythm
It’s two and a half months now since I resumed my old lifestyle in which, unless it’s totally unavoidable, I run every single day. Today… Read More »Haruki Murakami on running and writing, staying fresh, and building a rhythm
Recipe for progress
Show up to work every day. Do your best to identify the most important things. Work on those things. Repeat. Footnotes Work means your job,… Read More »Recipe for progress