Politics/culture/current events

Good Guys Want to Win

Jan 19 •

The Case for Praise

(And why it is withheld)

Dec 23, 2024 •

Notes from the Waymo

On self-driving cars, and children

Nov 27, 2024 •

Nov 6, 2024 •

How to Choose (Part 3)

Your talent is your choice

Sep 22, 2024 •

How to Choose (Part 2)

Some practical advice

Sep 15, 2024 •

How to Choose (Part 1)

Three paradoxical principles

Sep 9, 2024 •

Rebutting the Vase

On multistable perception

Feb 25, 2024 •

Contra Schiller on Neoliberal Brainworms

Effective Altruism ≠ Effective Capitalism

Jan 5, 2024 •

Some Analog Recommendation Algorithms

On finding your next book (show, album, etc.)

Dec 18, 2023 •

Three Habits of Highly Effective Altruists

An appeal to common sense

Dec 1, 2023 •

The "Techno-optimist/Doomer" Dichotomy Is Insufficient

On (AI) risk vs. consequences

Nov 24, 2023 •

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