Chris BigajOde to the Creosote BushNo other plant dominates the American desert quite like the humble creosote. For such a common bush, it’s easy to forget just how…3d ago3d ago
Chris BigajInside Devil’s HoleIn a remote corner of Death Valley National Park, there hides a small pool of water known as the “Devil’s Hole.” Its depths have never been…4d ago4d ago
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.Aug 20Aug 20
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