Some birthday reflections on the past year, and the year ahead.
7 Expert Opinions I Agree With (That Most People Don’t)
Following my mind-is-a-computer essay, I cover seven other popular-among-experts-but-widely-disbelieved opinions I agree with!
Why I’m Not More Popular
An analysis into a prevalent cognitive illusion about the nature of success in many fields.
The Mind is a Computer
I defend the view that the mind is a computer, and why people who devote their lives to studying the brain believe it.
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.