Weekly Newsletter

Philosophy #

Do Easy
The film and source essay (linked to at the bottom of the page) both convey a philosophy rooted in Taoism, but …

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Mind and Brain #

The Trip Treatment
Reviews new research on psychedelics and their gradual integration into mainstream psychiatry. …

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Corporations #

Are We Ready For Companies That Run Themselves?
Covers the rise of autonomous corporations and discusses its underlying …

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Human Potential #

Natural Born Heroes
Sometimes, when I read an article, I think it would be great for the newsletter because it calls …

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Education #

The Unappreciated Success of Charter Schools
Convincingly argues for charter schools’ effectiveness at educating …

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Foreign Policy #

Paris attacks: Millions rally for unity in France
Covers massive French rallies meant to demonstrate unity after the …

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Power of the Mind #

Secrets of a Mind Gamer
Narrates how a journalist won the U.S. Memory Championship. Summarizes the techniques used by …

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Stoicism #

Stoicism has been at the forefront of my thoughts this break. I’m most of the way through Seneca’s Letters from a …

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Psychology and Neuroscience #

A Meditation on the Art of Not Trying
Introduces wu wei, the art of effortless grace. Taoists use wu wei to …

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On Writing #

Writing with the Master
Profiles John McPhee, a staff writer for the New Yorker and professor at Princeton. Uses accounts …