Stoicism
Learning about stoicism, and trying to practice stoicism, has meaningfully improved the quality of my life, and has made me a more tolerable person; maybe even a better man."
The trust comes first
A retrospective on villages
On painting tiny plastic soldiers
A detour into making things just because it brings you joy
Venting: Civility isn't negotiable
Yesterday, on the heels of the murder of two Minnesota democrats in June, more political violence occurred in America. This
Against content
My least favorite word in the english language this year, is content.
It's everywhere, it's everything.
Recognizable commitment
Villages aren't delivered like DoorDash. The foundation of genuine community isn't proximity or shared interests, but recognizable commitment—the visible investment that shows others you're building something that will outlast convenience.
Quit Feeding the Algorithm
It rots your brain.
It's designed to be addictive.
It's an attention extraction mechanism, converting your
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