Chris BigajWhat 120+ degrees feels likeA few years ago, I spent a summer near the hottest place on earth. Here’s what it felt like.3d ago3d ago
Chris BigajThe Death Valley RiverMost desert rivers follow a familiar course. Rain and snow falls in the high mountains, gathers in valleys, and ends up snaking through…Aug 131Aug 131
Chris BigajHow I Built a Hidden Fort in the WoodsBetween the age of 13 and 16, I single handedly built a wooden fort in a secluded part of the woods, just a few miles away from Poland’s…Aug 5Aug 5
Chris BigajA forgotten Desert OasisHalfway between San Diego and Las Vegas, nestled in a remote corner of the Mojave Desert, hides a strip of vibrant green. It’s the largest…Jul 27Jul 27
Chris BigajThis is Not How I Thought Robots Would Take OverThe other day I saw an ad for an “intelligent AI for philosophical discussions.” I thought I’d give it a shot. What followed was one of the…Apr 10Apr 10
Chris BigajJordan Peterson Doesn’t Understand Social ScienceIn a recent interview with Destiny, Jordan Peterson reiterated his long-standing claim that it is unclear if the Nazis were left or right…Apr 8Apr 8
Chris BigajThe Case for PessimismIn many ways, life now is better than ever before in human history. And yet, rates of depression are at a record high, both in the US and…Mar 6Mar 6
Chris BigajOn the Philosophy of SpeechFor something that we all do every single day, people rarely consider just how profound and consequential speech really is. It both…Mar 5Mar 5
Chris BigajThe Case for OptimismI’ve never been a particularly optimistic person. But the more I think about it, the more I’m convinced that social progress is almost a…Feb 29Feb 29
Chris BigajRussia is America’s idA curious thing happens the longer two parties argue. At first, they sound like diametrical opposites with nothing in common. But the…Feb 28Feb 28