in writing

Angles that spread usually check the following boxes:

1. Surprising — presents unexpected new information or theories


2. True — we actually believe it


3. Important — has an impact on our behavior


4. Relevant — related to domains we care about


5. Cool — we think we’ll look impressive for sharing it

A publication isn't content. A publication is the exploration

of an idea.

well-arranged words rearrange reality.

“The kind of writing I've found that I do is mostly to clarify my own thinking on something. So I think [writing to] a high-expectation stranger works for that. Our friends love us because they're tolerant of our weirdnesses and all the things that make us meander or not make that much sense. But I think speaking to this high-expectation stranger... See more

When I think about editing images, a vast array of options come to mind: contrast, saturation, sharpen, blur, airbrush, clone stamp, etc. Even basic image editors offer dozens of useful image manipulation tools.

When I think about editing text, a much narrower definition comes to mind: cut, copy, paste, find, replace, spell check — nothing that... See more

The richest insights are found in overlooked sources and connections that are beyond the reach of the internet and the incentives of its curatorial algorithms. My inspiration comes from unexpected places: the yellowed pages of out-of-print software books, modern science fiction essays, the writings of early religious leaders, and unique items in... See more