Russ Roberts on inequality and poverty
Our age right now – this might change – is obsessed with inequality. And it disturbs me deeply that inequality is conflated with poverty. They’re… Read More »Russ Roberts on inequality and poverty
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No finish line (2)
“No finish line” applies to most of our work too. There will be tasks to tick off and projects that we complete, but most of… Read More »No finish line (2)
The Life You Can Save
Singer’s work triggered the Effective Altruism movement, and his hugely influential book is now available as a free download in multiple formats – and as… Read More »The Life You Can Save
A good day
Disclaimer: It’s possible that this is lifted directly from a book I’ve read recently or something I’ve listened to. If so, please point it out!… Read More »A good day
Speed x time
When someone overtakes you – or you cruise past someone else – there are things you need to know before you can feel bad or… Read More »Speed x time
Recommendation: In Our Time on Alcuin of York
Alcuin (AD735-804) turns out to be the most important Anglo-Saxon (specifically, Northumbrian) you’ve never heard of. A swerve in Western culture He was a crucial… Read More »Recommendation: In Our Time on Alcuin of York
James Clear on habits as casting votes
Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become. No single instance will transform your beliefs, but as… Read More »James Clear on habits as casting votes
Better tools
I’ve been trying to learn to solder – on and off – for something close to 24 years. It never worked for me: the solder… Read More »Better tools
Unlonely
Di dunia ini manusia bukan berduyun-duyun lahir dan berduyun-duyun pula kembali pulang. Seorang-seorang mereka datang. Seorang-seorang mereka pergi. Dan yang belum pergi dengan cemas-cemas menunggu… Read More »Unlonely
Roosevelt’s Man in the Arena (extended cut)
If you already know it, you may not have read this extended cut. If you haven’t come across it, it’s time you did. The Man… Read More »Roosevelt’s Man in the Arena (extended cut)