Music that helps me feel a sense of beauty in the world Experiencing beauty is a very important part of how I derive meaning in my life. I… Music that helps me feel a sense of beauty in the world
The wisdom of Scott Sumner: my favourite (non-econ) Scott Sumner blog posts Scott Sumner is best known as an economist who was praised for positively influencing economic policy… The wisdom of Scott Sumner: my favourite (non-econ) Scott Sumner blog posts
Yes, you too, reader, should believe you may be world-class [Something I’ve struggled with in my adult life is truly internalizing that I’m exceptionally great at… Yes, you too, reader, should believe you may be world-class
My simple theory on why we stopped building beautiful buildings (and why many other things suck more than you’d expect) I recently read a post on Marginal Revolution discussing why we stopped building beautiful buildings. I… My simple theory on why we stopped building beautiful buildings (and why many other things suck more than you’d expect)
Daniel’s Big Post on Emotions and Communication: A Response to Adam Mastroianni Adam Mastroianni of experimental-history.com has an amazing two-part series on the ineffability of our inner emotional… Daniel’s Big Post on Emotions and Communication: A Response to Adam Mastroianni
My favourite Joseph Heath articles: Canada’s most important Canadian thinker There are a lot of Canadian superstars. In the world of ideas, there are individuals like… My favourite Joseph Heath articles: Canada’s most important Canadian thinker
things I tell myself to be more agentic This is written as a personal self-affirmation — my hope is that by writing it up… things I tell myself to be more agentic
Simple, Underrated Ways to Make the World a More Wonderful Place I know someone who is depressed, and you can tell from what they talk about that… Simple, Underrated Ways to Make the World a More Wonderful Place
The Sim City mindset: a prompt for thinking about impact I want to write in favour of a viewpoint I call the Sim City mindset. For… The Sim City mindset: a prompt for thinking about impact
Should life get easier over time, or just more meaningful? There’s a famous quote cyclists like to cite: “It never gets easier, you just get faster.”… Should life get easier over time, or just more meaningful?
Core Reasons Why Canada Will Almost Always Struggle Economically Canada has a number of specific problems (i.e., it doesn’t build enough housing) which are very… Core Reasons Why Canada Will Almost Always Struggle Economically
Why I Don’t Identify with the Progress Studies Community Tyler Cowen, one of the intellectual forefathers of the Progress Studies community, believes that we should… Why I Don’t Identify with the Progress Studies Community
My favourite Holden Karnofsky essays (pre Cold Takes) I’m a big fan of Holden Karnofsky and view him to be one of the most… My favourite Holden Karnofsky essays (pre Cold Takes)
My Favourite Up-and-Coming Bloggers Note: I discovered all these bloggers through the extended Slate Star Codex universe, either by their… My Favourite Up-and-Coming Bloggers
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
Biased by the many lenses of reality Just as a dog, interacting with the world through smell, or a bat, interacting with the… Biased by the many lenses of reality
Why many in the art community are misanthropic I really enjoy art. I frequently watch niche artsy movies at the arthouse cinema, attend sparsely… Why many in the art community are misanthropic
Reflections on Berlin I spent just under a month in Berlin at the end of 2023 and found the… Reflections on Berlin
Building a Lumenator in Canada (2024) lumenator What you’ll need: 1. Lighting String I couldn’t find anything for sale in Canada and… Building a Lumenator in Canada (2024)
Are you concerned about the loss of socialization in society? See original post and follow up discussion on /r/slatestarcodex here One year ago, I posted this… Are you concerned about the loss of socialization in society?
Why haven’t you read The Way of Kings (a musing on Goodreads data for predictive power) See original post and follow up discussion on /r/slatestarcodex here I read a lot. While I… Why haven’t you read The Way of Kings (a musing on Goodreads data for predictive power)
The message board thread that caused ripples throughout the finance world See original post and follow up discussion on /r/slatestarcodex here https://www.bogleheads.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=272007 The thread, HEDGEFUNDIE’s excellent adventure,… The message board thread that caused ripples throughout the finance world
A new marshmallow test for the information age See original post and follow up discussion on /r/slatestarcodex here Most people in this community are… A new marshmallow test for the information age
Why I find Rwanda interesting and think you may too See original post and follow up discussion on /r/slatestarcodex here The whole world fascinates me but… Why I find Rwanda interesting and think you may too
If Internet advertising is ineffective, why is it so ubiquitous? See original post and follow up discussion on /r/slatestarcodex here I have several friends whose job… If Internet advertising is ineffective, why is it so ubiquitous?
Why I love flash frozen food and think you should too See original post and follow up discussion on /r/slatestarcodex here My musings on innovation and product… Why I love flash frozen food and think you should too
Is anyone else disappointed in Silicon Valley? See original post and follow up discussion on /r/slatestarcodex here I know, I know – Silicon… Is anyone else disappointed in Silicon Valley?
What is Slatestarcodex and why is it such a good filter for people like me? See original post and follow up discussion on /r/slatestarcodex here (I’ve been an active member of… What is Slatestarcodex and why is it such a good filter for people like me?
Leo Tolstoy on the mindset of Effective Altruism See original post and follow up discussion on /r/slatestarcodex here From: Leo Tolstoy, Anna Karenina, Penguin,… Leo Tolstoy on the mindset of Effective Altruism
The privilege of being relatable; how often do you filter what you say for the sake of fitting in? See original post and follow up discussion on /r/slatestarcodex here Last year when Rob Wiblin interviewed… The privilege of being relatable; how often do you filter what you say for the sake of fitting in?
Are you concerned about the delocalization of status? See original post and follow up discussion on /r/slatestarcodex here One of the realities about our… Are you concerned about the delocalization of status?
Small signs you live in a complacent society See original post and follow up discussion on /r/slatestarcodex here As a Torontonian, when I visit… Small signs you live in a complacent society
musings on career success: becoming rich and notable See original post and follow up discussion on /r/slatestarcodex here Recently, I have been reflecting on… musings on career success: becoming rich and notable
why did British tea and Italian coffee culture stagnate? See original post and follow up discussion on /r/slatestarcodex here When you speak with tea enthusiasts… why did British tea and Italian coffee culture stagnate?
Understanding the general apathy towards systemic improvement See original post and follow up discussion on /r/slatestarcodex here I recently spent the night at… Understanding the general apathy towards systemic improvement
On Hatred of Israel; Anti-Semitism; and the Common Knowledge Cascade of Criticism Beyond a general worry, many Jews are perplexed as to how so many people can support… On Hatred of Israel; Anti-Semitism; and the Common Knowledge Cascade of Criticism