Music I loved in 2022The music I like seems to fall quite consistently into just two categories:Dec 28, 2022Dec 28, 2022
We should say more than “x-risk is high”Epistemic status: outlining a take that I think is maybe 50% likely to be right.Dec 16, 2022Dec 16, 2022
How I use accountability betsI frequently use accountability bets to ensure I get things done. Accountability bets are where you commit to giving someone a certain…Oct 15, 2022Oct 15, 2022
On absurdity and effective altruism“Accepting the absurdity of everything around us is one step, a necessary experience: it should not become a dead end. It arouses a revolt…Oct 8, 20221Oct 8, 20221
Track rest, not just workI think keeping track of how many hours I work is worth doing. It helps me stay calibrated on how productive my week has been, which in…Aug 15, 2022Aug 15, 2022
Things usually end slowlyEpistemic status: Low confidence. These findings updated me slightly towards worrying more about slow declines vs. sudden…Jun 3, 2022Jun 3, 2022
Grantmaking is more like a skill than a pathSomething I recently posted on the Effective Altruism forum.Mar 13, 2022Mar 13, 2022
Notes on Hold Me Tight by Dr Sue JohnsonI recently read Hold Me Tight by Dr Sue Johnson, a highly regarded relationship therapy book. The book outlines the process of Emotionally…Jan 23, 20221Jan 23, 20221
Assorted facts about the Maya CivilisationI’ve been lucky enough to visit some Maya ruins recently, in Guatemala and Mexico. To celebrate, here’s a short post listing some…Jan 10, 2022Jan 10, 2022
Music I loved in 2021I’m not a very adventurous music listener. The music I like seems to fall quite consistently into just two categories:Dec 28, 2021Dec 28, 2021
