The article critiques Luke Farritor, a 24-year-old efficiency czar at USAID, who is praised in Silicon Valley for his supposed genius and self-sacrifice. It contrasts his high salary potential in the tech industry with his current...
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The post explores the concept of 'The Unreasonable Effectiveness of Mathematics in the Natural Sciences,' originally coined by physicist Eugene Wigner. It argues that the effectiveness of mathematics in describing the universe is ...
The blog post is a detailed review of Ted Chiang's writing, highlighting his unique contributions to science fiction. The author praises Chiang as possibly the best short story writer alive, emphasizing his ability to create inter...
The author reflects on their April Fools' joke, 'Open Asteroid Impact,' a satirical website that parodies AI safety discourse and corporate language. The site humorously suggests a startup that intentionally redirects asteroids at...
Stealth technology revolutionizes aerial warfare by using flat surfaces to deflect radar waves, enabling undetected military operations and strategic advantages.
Leading tech companies are on the brink of creating superhuman AIs that could pose significant risks to humanity if their goals diverge from ours.
The post explores the question of whether war is inevitable, drawing parallels between ancient Qin-dynasty China and modern society. It discusses the mechanisms that lead to war despite the preference for negotiated settlements, i...
The essay explores the gap between philosophical theories of knowledge and practical methods of understanding the world. It argues that while we instinctively rank sources of information in daily life, this practical wisdom is oft...
The article explores the increasing monetary value assigned to human life, particularly in the context of American society, where the Environmental Protection Agency estimates a statistical life to be worth $11.4 million. It discu...
The blog post explores the concept of anthropics through relatable scenarios involving babies and their everyday experiences. It explains how observation-selection effects influence perceptions, using examples like customer servic...
The post explores various writing styles as defined by Francis-Noël Thomas and Mark Turner in their book 'Clear and Simple as The Truth.' It discusses eight styles: classic, reflexive, practical, plain, contemplative, romantic, pr...
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Exploring the art of wordplay, the author delves into the rarity of triple and quadruple entendres in literature and rap, sharing personal attempts and examples.
The author critiques an argument against honey consumption made by Bentham Bulldog, which claims that eating honey causes significant suffering among bees. The author argues that farmed bees likely have net positive lives due to e...
The post features a dialogue on whistled languages, ethnographies of Papua New Guinea, and animal sexuality, highlighting diverse intellectual pursuits.
Five essential concepts, often overlooked, are explored to enhance understanding and reasoning in intellectual discussions and everyday decisions.
The post presents nine intellectual jokes that play on complex ideas and concepts, illustrating the difference between intellectual humor and mere smart people jokes. The author discusses the criteria for what makes a joke truly i...
The post critiques the slogan 'A Nation Without Borders Will Cease to be a Nation,' arguing that it conflates two distinct concepts of borders: state control and immigration restriction. The author explains that historically, coun...
The author celebrates six months of blogging, sharing favorite posts and themes while outlining future writing aspirations and the evolving nature of their content.
The author reflects on the challenges of engaging in online debates, particularly with individuals who use logical fallacies. They recount their experiences of attempting to counter such arguments with similar tactics, only to fin...
The author shares reflections on their writing residency at Inkhaven, showcasing their best posts and discussing the challenges and insights gained from the experience.
The author reflects on the first 80 days of their Substack, highlighting various topics covered, including bee welfare and game theory. They announce reaching 500 subscribers and propose a reverse AMA for readers to introduce them...
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