Three gaps in knowledge define the quality of our lives: the difference between objective truth and the state of current science, the gap between science and common sense, and finally between common sense and everyday practice.
No, AI Doesn’t Mean You Won’t Need to Learn
The human brain is (still) the most sophisticated learning machine on the planet. Given the uncertainty of what skills will be most useful in an AI age and the high probability that learning will continue to rely on the same processes in the near future.
The sweet spot: Why more effort is not always better
How much exercise is “enough” to stay healthy? What about investing in diet, productivity or relationships? I explain why we often answer these questions badly.
The Twelve Foundations for a Good Life
I am taking a year to strengthen my own foundations in life, while working with a group of people who want to do the same.
I'm a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, podcast host, computer programmer and an avid reader. Since 2006, I've published weekly essays on this website to help people like you learn and think better. My work has been featured in The New York Times, BBC, TEDx, Pocket, Business Insider and more. I don't promise I have all the answers, just a place to start.