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Books

Super-Infinite: Everything New is Old Again

A biography of John Donne.
Feb 6, 2023 4 min read
A calculator that extends into outer space.
notes

Tyler Cowen on Effective Altruism

A summary of Tyler Cowen's talk on the Effective Altruism movement.
Jan 13, 2023 2 min read
A crowded European plaza at night with people eating in sidewalk cafes.

Community: The Unfakeable Signal

Signals are everywhere. Some are more reliable than others.
Jan 11, 2023 3 min read
A crowded, candle-lit opera house in the 18th century
Music

How I Became an Opera Obsessive

A roadmap down the rabbit hole.
Jan 1, 2023 4 min read
Eight barbells that look hand-drawn, with abstract red patterns in the background.

Better Charts for Post-Novice Lifting Analysis

As training becomes more complex, how could a lifting app better visualize progress?
Aug 13, 2022 5 min read
Cubist painting of a man riding a bike on top of a cloud.
Data

In the Weeds: Time Series Analysis

What can time series data tell me about my cycling fitness?
Aug 10, 2022 3 min read
A simple trophy on a stark white background
Motivation Featured

The 'I Did That' Effect: Why Gamification (Sometimes) Works

Understanding the science of motivation can help us design better products.
Jul 17, 2022 5 min read
A cyclist being engulfed by COVID-19
Data

Did COVID Erase My Endurance Gains?

Shortly after I published my last post, I got COVID. How much of my training progress did I lose?
Jun 11, 2022 3 min read
It's Nice to be a Novice: Using Data to Identify Endurance Gains
Data

It's Nice to be a Novice: Using Data to Identify Endurance Gains

I recently decided that some endurance training would be good for me. It’s been fun to experience novice training gains.
May 8, 2022 4 min read
Using Data to Motivate the Post-Novice Lifter
Lifting Featured

Using Data to Motivate the Post-Novice Lifter

Everyone can use a little extra motivation. So let's get creative with PRs.
May 1, 2022 6 min read
Aristotle painting an eyeball
Storytelling Featured

All Understanding is Visual: Why Aristotle Writes With Pictures

Imagery in writing is not an accident, but an insight into how our minds work.
Dec 30, 2020 4 min read
A magnifying glass on top of a triangular frame containing more triangles/
Storytelling

You Only Get One Triangle: Storytelling Is the Art of Attention

Towards a Theory of Storytelling
Aug 9, 2020 3 min read
Building a Learning Culture: The Problem of Organizational Knowledge
Product Management

Building a Learning Culture: The Problem of Organizational Knowledge

Product managers are well positioned to turn organizational learning into a competitive advantage.
Jul 27, 2020 6 min read
A sailboat with sails made of book pages
Great Books

Homer & Helen: My Twenty-Year Odyssey Through the Iliad

The Iliad demanded I consider what my life would add up to.
Jul 6, 2020 4 min read
Resentment in the Oresteia: The Power of the People
Great Books

Resentment in the Oresteia: The Power of the People

In a world without kings, where does power come from?
Jun 26, 2020 5 min read
The Price of Survival: The Odyssey
Great Books

The Price of Survival: The Odyssey

How many lies does it take to become a liar?
Jul 28, 2018 5 min read
A Year on the Bike: 12 Months of Commuting to Work Without a Car
Design

A Year on the Bike: 12 Months of Commuting to Work Without a Car

Reflecting on a year of behavior change.
May 29, 2013 4 min read
The 'Science' of Good Design: A Dangerous Idea
Design

The 'Science' of Good Design: A Dangerous Idea

Designers embrace scientism at their own peril.
May 17, 2011 4 min read
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