Sublime

Revisiting The Legend of John Henry A timeless story about man and machine. The story of John Henry is a folk tale about a man who competed against a steam-powered hammer in a race to see who could drill through a mountain faster. John Henry won the race, but died of exhaustion... See more

The Master and His Emissary

by Ian McGilchrist:

“McGilchrist’s nuanced view of the brain’s hemispheric tensions made me reconsider how cultural biases toward hyper-specialized, analytical thinking subtly distort our collective decision-making. His argument—that precision disconnected from broader context can lead us astray—sharpened the awareness of... See more

MIT says AI tools erode critical thinking. No shit. The real question is: are you going to let it happen to you? Here's my personal framework for staying sharp while everyone else gets intellectually soft. (full post in replies) https://t.co/tPBXPF2y97

Notes on AI capabilities, as of Q2 2025, for a certain type of persnickety overeducated person. "I have a powerful urge to John Henry my way through this age." https://t.co/CpYz1Pt9eM