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Most singers become singers because they want to be singers, not because they want to sing

One of the things I’ve been very confused by for most of my life is why…

  • Most singers become singers because they want to be singers, not because they want to sing

Daniel-isms: 50 Ideas for Life I Repeatedly Share

Your thoughts and mood are heavily impaired by things like how loud it is, how much…

  • Daniel-isms: 50 Ideas for Life I Repeatedly Share

African Music I Like and Think You May Enjoy Too

“Networks create context. Movement along the network to subcategories or adjacent networks creates new insights out…

  • African Music I Like and Think You May Enjoy Too

Reflections on One Year as a Part-Time Digital Nomad

I. I always used to envy those who could travel while working remotely, but as a…

  • Reflections on One Year as a Part-Time Digital Nomad

The Something Wonderful Theory

I believe in what I refer to as the Something Wonderful Theory. Since you never know…

  • The Something Wonderful Theory

My favourite Tyler Cowen posts and ideas

Tyler Cowen has influenced my life more than any other person I’ve never met. Tyler Cowen…

  • My favourite Tyler Cowen posts and ideas

Running Shoes and the Modern Economy

In the last year, I purchased three pairs of running shoes: Decathlon Kalenji ($30), Nike Pegasus…

  • Running Shoes and the Modern Economy

How a Basketball Statistic Changed How I See the World

Before analytics revolutionized the sport of basketball, many fans would judge the quality of a player…

  • How a Basketball Statistic Changed How I See the World

A Response to Julia Galef and Herbert Simon on Travel

Nobel Prize winning economist Herbert Simon writes: “Anything that can be learned by a normal American…

  • A Response to Julia Galef and Herbert Simon on Travel

The Decline in Pandemic Sport Viewership

Sport viewership is down across the board compared to pre-pandemic times. Lots of people have been…

  • The Decline in Pandemic Sport Viewership

What Went Wrong – The Failure of Economic Growth

[I used to believe economic growth was the single most important concern for society and complementary…

  • What Went Wrong – The Failure of Economic Growth

The Most Loved and Hated Classic Novels According to Goodreads Users

Reading classic literature is like going for a 6am jog. It has its loyal fans but…

  • The Most Loved and Hated Classic Novels According to Goodreads Users

2019 Round the World Adventure (Part 1)

I recently returned from 6 months of travelling around the world to some unconventional countries and…

  • 2019 Round the World Adventure (Part 1)

2019 Round the World Adventure (Part 2)

Part 1 can be found here: http://danfrank.ca/2019-round-the-world-adventure-part-1/ Photos can be found here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/mmeWJ5M88Pkyt8EWA One of my…

  • 2019 Round the World Adventure (Part 2)

In Favour of Trying New Things

I believe a desire to try new things is one of the most valuable mindsets a…

  • In Favour of Trying New Things

Reflections on a 10-day Silent Meditation Retreat

I just came back from a 10 day silent meditation retreat and wanted to share a…

  • Reflections on a 10-day Silent Meditation Retreat

What The Numbers Say About Phish’s Urban Legends

Phish fans have a lot of strongly held beliefs. Never miss a Sunday show. Indoor Phish…

  • What The Numbers Say About Phish’s Urban Legends

A Note on Ideas and Innovation

To many people, innovation is synonymous with great ideas. The common example referenced is the rolling…

  • A Note on Ideas and Innovation

Meditation on Tennis

After finishing a match of tennis, I often hear similar stories from my opponents; If I…

  • Meditation on Tennis

Ranking The Best Canadian Books

Using Goodreads data, I created a Bayesian ranking of the best Canadian books. Written for The…

  • Ranking The Best Canadian Books

Inequality In The NBA

A look into the systemic inequality of the NBA, and possible solutions. Written for Nylon Calculus. Freelance…

  • Inequality In The NBA

Ranking The Best Canadian Movies

Using data from IMDB, I created a Bayesian ranking of the best Canadian movies. Written for…

  • Ranking The Best Canadian Movies

Products I Recommend

Society benefits much more from the spread of existing ideas than it does from the creation…

  • Products I Recommend

The Best and Most Underrated Restaurants In Toronto

The internet has made going to restaurants a much more efficient process. Now instead of relying…

  • The Best and Most Underrated Restaurants In Toronto

You Are Beautiful

I was looking at some data on how attractiveness is perceived and I thought the findings…

  • You Are Beautiful

When The Arab-Israeli Conflict Became The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

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  • When The Arab-Israeli Conflict Became The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

The Days The World Could Have Ended

In 1983, Soviet satellites had detected a barrage of American missiles coming their way. The man…

  • The Days The World Could Have Ended

Support For The Democratic Party In The American Media

For every presidential election since the year 2000, Slate.com does something incredible. The website lists who…

  • Support For The Democratic Party In The American Media

Why The Green Party Is Bad For The Environment

Although I dislike how the Green Party of Canada went from being an environmental party above…

  • Why The Green Party Is Bad For The Environment

Crowdsourced Ranking of The Best and Worst Phish Songs

Everybody knows that Phish likes to jam. In fact, Phish is probably the only band whose…

  • Crowdsourced Ranking of The Best and Worst Phish Songs

The Best Musician Never Heard

The story of Paul Pena is one of sadness and tragedy. As there is very little…

  • The Best Musician Never Heard

Four Rules For Getting The Most Out Of Your Media

In high school, I tried to get all of my friends to watch The Wire to…

  • Four Rules For Getting The Most Out Of Your Media

The Case Against Golf

I have spent hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars playing golf. Despite this, I am…

  • The Case Against Golf

Ranking The Most Corrupt Countries

Many people consume  media through the illegal downloading of content online. Whether it is movies, books,…

  • Ranking The Most Corrupt Countries

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