52 Things I learned in 2024
This guy finds the best stuff, every year -> 52 Things I learned in 2024
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
I Have a Few Questions
Very thought-provoking -> I have a few questions by Morgan Housel
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
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.
Bluesky and ensh***ification
Yup. This post is right on -> Bluesky and enshittification
What I want from Mozilla
Well-done post -> What I want from Mozilla
Private Equity Is Coming for Youth Sports
Youth sports aren’t what they used to be.
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
Sloth was not the right answer
Love this post about the intersection of politics & culture -> Sloth was not the right answer
Health Is Not That Hard – Behavior Change Is
Exercise regularly, eat a nutritious diet, eschew cigarettes, limit alcohol consumption and nurture meaningful relationships.
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.
TIL about Mimetic Desire
Mimetic Desire is the idea that we want what other people want. Beyond the absolute basics of bodily need, our…
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?
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…
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…
Who died and left the US $7 billion?
Fascinating financial story about the largest single tax payment ever -> Who died and left the US $7 billion?
What Excessive Screen Time Does to the Adult Brain
Fascinating findings from Stanford’s longevity lab -> What Excessive Screen Time Does to the Adult Brain
Coming home – Creating On Your Own Website
A persuasive & well-written post on doing creative work on your own website -> Coming Home
Private Equity Ruins Tech Companies
Short & sweet context post on WordPress drama -> Private Equity Ruins Tech Companies
Governments are bigger than ever. They are also more useless [Because Almost All The Money Goes To Old Age Care and Not Investment]
There’s yet another fake fight brewing in the United States (and across the rich world) about government spending and borrowing….
Testing Out WordPress -> Mastodon Integration
I posted a picture on Mastodon a few months ago – and now I’m replying to it from WordPress!
Threads’ Deeper Fediverse Integration
Threads made it possible to reply to posts via ActivityPub enabled social networks – including WordPress!
Health benefits of pedestrian and cyclist commuting: evidence from the Scottish Longitudinal Study
This study, based on a large representative sample followed up for 18 years, provides robust evidence of lower risk of…
What’s with the hostility towards personal publishing?
CJ Chilvers wrote a good reminder about personal publishing on the Open Web in a world of AI writers.
Some blogging myths
Julia Evans has an excellent post on blogging myths.
What To Read In Addition To Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt has created a lot of chatter and concern among parents and policymakers. With the United…
5 Types of Birds at the Birdfeeder
I’ve had a birdfeeder (I bought this one) for 5 years now. I’ve now seen the same patterns and species…
Functional Truck
An actually functional truck, as seen in the neighborhood. For context, Americans are buying ridiculously massive trucks that don’t even…
Rise of Dopamine Culture
Rise of Dopamine Culture was one of the better blog posts I’ve read this month. I’m sure it’s a bit…
Forest Service Staffing
I do a lot of hiking, backpacking, and recreation in Georgia’s Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. It’s beautiful and amazing. But it’s…
4 Things I Didn’t Know About Backyard Birds Until I Got A Feeder
Red-bellied woodpeckers are the backyard big guy. Cardinals are the consistent friends I take for granted. But Bluebirds are the…
Georgia’s 12 Seasons
I’m definitely enjoying the daffodils, peach blossoms, and camellias during Fool’s Spring
SEO in 2024
A satire of where Google is pushing website owners with their “E-EAT” guidance.
‘Enshittification’ is coming for absolutely everything
It’s rare for a single word or theory to explain what is going on, especially about something as complex as…
How to Buy Happiness
Eric Barker is one of my absolute favorite authors. I loved reading Barking Up The Wrong Tree and Plays Well…
The [Disney] Magic of The Public Domain
I love the attention that the concept of the public domain is receiving this year after the first version of…
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If You Want To Be Able To Do [X] at 80, You Need To Be Able to Do [Y] Now.
I discovered this chart from the book Outlive via Andrew Chen’s blog, where he writes that –
Rome Emperors Baseball
I love the trend of unique names for Minor League Baseball teams. And I’m really loving the re-naming of the…
Country Music Is Good Again
What happened? Country music is good again – seriously. It’s like it moves in 20 year cycles or something.
Bike Lanes on Glenwood
Slowly but systematically, Atlanta is becoming a better place to bike for transportation.
East BeltLine Extension
This is a section of the BeltLine in Atlanta weaving its way through Reynoldstown on its way to the Southside…