...the most successful problem solvers spend mental energy figuring out what type of problem they are facing before matching a strategy to it, rather than jumping in with memorized procedures. - Range, David Epstein
Stoa
AMA with Donald Robertson: Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and Stoic writer in an “Ask-Me-Anything” Q&A on Reddit. It has finished but it is interesting to read through his responses.
The role luck plays in our life is immense: A brief outtake from a podcast, and some Sage words from Sam Harris about fortune.
Should a Stoic participate in Politics? Yes, Absolutely: There is a lot to be said on this topic, but this is a great place to start.
Curia
Liz Cheney is ready to lose; she’s not ready to quit: I don’t generally agree with a lot of what Liz Cheney stands for politically. But she is undeniably a patriot, and should be lauded for her actions. It is rare for politicians in this country to put principle— in this instance, a genuine belief in American institutions and democracy; above party.
Aspens WWIII Rumblings: I am finding myself reading a lot of Puck News lately, and Julia Loeffle provides a very fascinating inside account of the recent Aspen Security Conference.
After China’s Military Spectacle Options Narrow for Winning Over Taiwan: I’d be remiss as a democracy writer to not mention Taiwan. I think this issue will come to a resolution over the next decade, one way or the other.
This Week
How we will fight climate change: There are two topics that deserve outsize attention over the next three decades: Climate Change, and…
Technology That Could End Humanity: We have been incredibly fortunate, that we have yet to pull something out of the invention Urn that is what you could call a “black ball”— they have almost always been white, or at the very least, “gray” in their ability to destroy civilization. The trend should not be taken for granted.
The Endless Magic of Neil Gaimans “The Sandman”: the best show Netflix has released in years.
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