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The Texture of Ordinary Time

The Texture of Ordinary Time

Against the tyranny of the remarkable. In praise of the unremarkable Tuesday.

Sep 8, 20256 min read
What the Algorithm Doesn't Know

What the Algorithm Doesn't Know

Recommendation systems are very good at giving you more of what you already like. That's the problem.

Aug 14, 20258 min read
On the Uses of Boredom

On the Uses of Boredom

We have engineered boredom out of existence. We may have made a mistake.

Jun 18, 20256 min read
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