TIL about the Three Hares motif
The Three Hares Motif is this weird, fun enigma -> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_hares
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The future of country music is here, and it’s AI
Sensationalist title, but I like how it digs into the specific *jobs* in the music industry that are going away -> The future of country music is here, and it’s AI
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Wait But Why on The sights and sounds of Bhutan
Lovely post about an intriguing country -> The sights and sounds of Bhutan — Wait But Why
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Why are Americans Unhappy? by Chris Arnade Walks the World
Yeah – I think this is broadly right -> Why are Americans Unhappy? – Chris Arnade Walks the World If…
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Why RSS matters
This -> Why RSS matters
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I love AI. Why doesn’t everyone?
But it’s ok to say, “yes, I want to mitigate the negative effects of this massive change, but also, this technology is really freaking cool.”
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TIL about The Cagots
The Cagots, a minority in France whose persecution began in the eleventh century and continued well into the last one….that no one knew how to recognize or why they were persecuted.
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Forty News – The News Cycle from This Day, Forty Years Ago
Brilliant performance art -> Forty News. Events are important, but the daily news is not the medium to understand them.
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The Five Great Forests of Mesoamerica
I absolutely love this short video from the Cornell School of Ornithology.
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How I Made a Simple Advent Candle Block
Ever since we started observing Advent, I’ve tried making our own candle arrangement. A couple of years ago, a large…
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Google’s Gemini 3 Passed My Deep Local Knowledge Test
I’ve been using LLM projects before ChatGPT even came out. I was using OpenAI’s GPT 3 and GPT 2 back…
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Wyoming Has Fewer People Than 116 Counties
I find this map via Mapper_X absolutely insane. And the first thing that comes to mind is the Equal Representation…
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What advice do I give to my students?
Very good career advice -> What advice do I give to my students? by Michael Levin
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5 Ways To Add Randomness To Life
The Internet has added an astounding diversity of choices to everyday life…but somehow the more choices that we move to…
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Why Continue To Invest In Public Lands?
The Wilderness Land Trust is one of the most effective, focused, and agile conservation organizations in the United States. They…
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Everything Is Television
This. 1000x This -> Everything Is Television by Derek Thompson
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Annual Number of Perfect Weather Days in the US
Yes, California is all that.
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The Gopher Tortoise is Gaining Ground
In September, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (Georgia DNR) announced that the 65th gopher tortoise population (minimum of 250…
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What Made Blogging Different?
Nice reminder -> What Made Blogging Different?
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TIL How Mechanical Mail Sorting Killed US Passenger Rail
Mail processing automation killed off mailcars…a major source of revenue for US passenger rail.
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A Human on a Bicycle Is among the Most Efficient Forms of Travel in the Animal Kingdom
Scientific American updated their classic chart of mobility efficiency. A human on a bike is better than a fish in the water.
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Who I’m Voting For in the November 2025 Special & Municipal Elections in Atlanta, Georgia
Here is the problem that I run into every 2 years. I’m sold on the idea that voting in every…
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How to share: 300 guides to help your community thrive
Exhibit A for why the Web is still awesome -> How to share: 300 guides to help your community thrive
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The Inverse Law of Conference Speaking – On my Om
More prestige, Less Value. Good observation from -> The Inverse Law of Conference Speaking
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The simplest, hardest way to "live like a local"
Well-stated perspective -> The simplest, hardest way to “live like a local”
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TIL about Schelling Point
A Schelling point is a solution people naturally pick when they need to coordinate but can’t communicate. The classic example…
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Bird of Prey: A Documentary on Saving The Philippine Eagle
A beautifully shot & beautifully told documentary about (IMHO) the world’s most beautiful bird.
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5 People Rewilding the Internet
The good ‘ole Internet is still out there. And there are still people trying to “rewild” it and promote it.
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How does a default WordPress install with the Kadence theme display a post with no title? Let’s see! I didn’t…
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Friedrich Hayek on Why He Wasn’t a Conservative
Though lionized by “free market conservatives”, the economist Friedrich Hayek wrote an incredible essay on “Why I Am Not a Conservative”.
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A Neuroscientist’s Guide To Reclaiming Your Brain
Transcript Those deep-rooted beliefs about who we are and how we perceive ourselves in the world and where we place…
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The Why of Substack by On my Om
Excellent piece -> The Why of Substack
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5 Effects of the Death of the Follower on Creators
It’s been a year since Jack Conte declared the Follower dead for creators. Now, it’s all about power laws, Lindy’s law, quantity, and finding a home base.
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What is the Fediverse & Social Web?
I love this explainer -> What is the Fediverse & Social Web?
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Curate your own newspaper with RSS
RSS has been the future that just won’t die for 25 years -> Curate your own newspaper with RSS by Molly White
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Optimizing Ourselves to Death
Yeah….this is right on -> Optimizing Ourselves to Death by Nick Maggiulli
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Everything I Know about Self-Publishing by Kevin Kelly
Excellent guide from someone who has done all the publishing -> Everything I Know about Self-Publishing by Kevin Kelly
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Barack Obama on When To Speak Up & Stick With It
Three threads on taking a bundle of opinions and making them real in a way.
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Writing Is Clarified Thinking
I always thought writing fast meant typing fast, but it’s more about clarifying thinking.
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Short Videos as Digital Folklore by Andrey Mir
Very provocative idea -> Short Videos as Digital Folklore by Andrey Mir and I think it’s right on. I also love the medieval carnival analogy.
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A Classic Childhood Pastime (aka Biking in the Neighborhood) Is Fading
Kids biking might be fading, but can absolutely make a comeback -> A Classic Childhood Pastime Is Fading
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6 Ways Empire Flippers Beats Other Content Site Brokers
I’ve been buying, building, and selling digital properties for over a decade, and I’ve worked with numerous brokers throughout. Here is what I like specifically about Empire Flippers.
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8 Red Flags to Watch for When Choosing a Website Broker
Discover 8 critical warning signs to avoid when hiring a website broker. After a decade of buying and selling digital properties, I’ve seen how the wrong broker can cost you thousands. Protect your investment with these essential red flags.
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Dispatch from Disneyland – Cal Newport
Very interesting post – Dispatch from Disneyland – Cal Newport
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TIL about Gell-Mann amnesia
Gell-Mann amnesia is where we recognize that the media reports inaccurately on topics we know well, yet trust their expertise…
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The Toronto Suburb Where the Humble Bus Is King
As a former bus driver, I love this -> The Toronto Suburb Where the Humble Bus Is King. It’s cheap, it’s effective, and it works.
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What The ‘Lentil King of Saskatchewan’ Knows About World Trade
A nice reminder of why trade can be a win-win-win and is so essential to the world we live in.
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India’s Collapsing Poverty Rate
Over the past decade, India has significantly reduced poverty. Extreme poverty (living on less than $2.15 per day) fell from…
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Georgia House of Representative’s Minority Leader Tanya Miller’s Closing Speech
Tanya Miller is my Representative in the State of Georgia House of Representatives. She is one of those rare individual politicians that I actively vote for (rather than ticking a box for an abstract person / party).
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Adair Park, Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta is a city full of hidden gems. And one of the best hidden gems is in the neighborhood of…
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Why School Vouchers Are Awful
There is a lot that’s wrong with education in the United States. And there are a lot of potential solutions…
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The Technium: 50 Years of Travel Tips
This is a legit list -> 50 Years of Travel Tips
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Cash Flow Businesses vs Cash Suck Businesses
I’ve read a lot of business books and talked to business-owners, but I wish I had just seen this illustration years ago. Very smart, worth a thousand words…or thousands of dollars.
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Wikenigma – A Website of Unknowns
Ohhh…I love this -> Wikenigma – A Website of Unknowns
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How To Use Claude / ChatGPT To Improve Budgeting & Spending
Like eating better, reducing spending is both extremely difficult…and not difficult at all. There are a million reasons why humans…
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Vanguard Explains Cryptocurrency in a Portfolio
So concise & succinct -> Vanguard Explains Cryptocurrency in a Portfolio
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How To Evaluate Professional Opportunities
Love this flow chart.
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18 Life-Learnings from 18 Years of The Marginalian
I love these kinds of lists, especially from people living a non-traditional life -> 18 Life-Learnings from 18 Years of The Marginalian
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How To Use ChatGPT To Find The Perfect Next Book Read in 4 Steps
So far, the generative AI tools have been amazing at recommending new books and authors. They take the old trick…
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50 things I know by Sasha Chapin
Long, but funny and useful -> 50 things I know by Sasha Chapin
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I Ditched the Algorithm for RSS—and You Should Too
Brilliant, brilliant post -> I Ditched the Algorithm for RSS—and You Should Too
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Everyone’s a sellout now
Wow, this article resonates -> Everyone’s a sellout now
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Cows Chillin’ in the Snow
My cows have grown a nice coat for winter.
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52 Things I learned in 2024
This guy finds the best stuff, every year -> 52 Things I learned in 2024
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Things to argue about over the holidays instead of politics
All of these lists are hilarious, useful & awesome -> Things to argue about over the holidays instead of politics
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I Have a Few Questions
Very thought-provoking -> I have a few questions by Morgan Housel
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4 reasons Why Georgia Cracked Down on Wildlife & Animal Practices Circa 2014
The 2014 National Strategy for Combating Wildlife Trafficking didn’t sit on a shelf – it led to real, tangible change.
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I Went from Reading 40 Books a Year to Reading 0
Very interesting post -> I Went from Reading 40 Books a Year to Reading 0
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How To Compose a Successful Critical Commentary
If you disagree w/ someone and want them to actually listen – express their position better than they can; list any points that you agree with; say what you’ve learned from the position; only then can you express disagreement.
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5 Initial Lessons from Buying a Cow & Calf
I now own three cows. I’ve quickly learned that cows have a lot of variables…and they are the odd asset with living personalities.
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5 Reasons Why Wool Is Underrated
If wool wasn’t already invented by sheep, it would be a magic material.
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8 Pros + Cons of the RankMath SEO WordPress Plugin
RankMath is a stable, feature-rich SEO plugin for WordPress, but it has a pricey Pro version and some modules may underperform.
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8 Pros + Cons of the WP All Import & Export WordPress Plugin
WP All Import & Export is a powerful WordPress plugin for bulk data management, offering reliable imports, scheduling, and extensive compatibility, but it has a steep learning curve and high upfront cost.
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7 Pros + Cons of BrightLocal SEO Software
BrightLocal is a specialized local SEO tool with an intuitive interface, reliable data, and affordable pricing, but lacks broader SEO features.
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7 Pros + Cons of LowFruits SEO Software
LowFruits SEO software is affordable and simplifies keyword research, but it lags behind bigger tools like Ahrefs in data freshness.
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Is There Such a Thing as a Classic?
Interesting take -> Is there such a thing as a classic?
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Bluesky and ensh***ification
Yup. This post is right on -> Bluesky and enshittification
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What I want from Mozilla
Well-done post -> What I want from Mozilla
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Empire Flippers Review: 7 Pros & Cons of Selling My Website via Their Brokerage
In September 2021, I sold the shivarweb.com website on the Empire Flippers marketplace. Shivarweb.com was a website that not only…
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Private Equity Is Coming for Youth Sports
Youth sports aren’t what they used to be.
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How Fraudsters Are Bilking the Government Out of Billions of Dollars
Fascinating podcast episode from Odd Lots -> How Fraudsters Are Bilking the Government Out of Billions of Dollars
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Sloth was not the right answer
Love this post about the intersection of politics & culture -> Sloth was not the right answer
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Murals in Cabbagetown, Atlanta, Georgia
Cabbagetown in Atlanta has devoted entire blocks to massive murals.
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How To Have a National Park All To Yourself
Our National Parks (along with every other tourist destination) suffer from overcrowding. Even some places with infrastructure and thoughtful visitors…
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Health Is Not That Hard – Behavior Change Is
Exercise regularly, eat a nutritious diet, eschew cigarettes, limit alcohol consumption and nurture meaningful relationships.
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Barack Obama on Connected Disconnection
We live in a time of such confusion and rancor, with a culture that puts a premium on things that don’t last: money, fame, status, likes.
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TIL about Mimetic Desire
Mimetic Desire is the idea that we want what other people want. Beyond the absolute basics of bodily need, our…
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How Will You Save Small Midwestern Towns without Mass Immigration?
Thoughtful post on a hot topic -> How Will You Save Small Midwestern Towns without Mass Immigration?
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TIL about Taste Games and Status
One of the favorite reads this year was Status Games. It’s a brilliant tour of how humans cooperate in groups…
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TIL Narcissism of Small Differences
The Narcissism of Small Differences is the idea that the more a relationship or community shares commonalities, the more likely…
