How to protect and enhance the commonwealth
A hands-on guide to developing the habits you want quickly and effectively.
Time log studies suggest that over 40% of our time on this earth is typically spent in the same contexts, doing the same behaviors. This may sound depressingly monotonous or scary to some readers, but…
“Information Theory” is the short name given to Claude Shannon’s Mathematical Theory of Communication, a 1948 paper that laid the groundwork for the information age.
It is not as much about information as it is about the transmission of information. That is…
My Favorite Brain-Training Exercise/Productivity Enhancement
As I wrote about previously, Cal Newport completely convinced me to implement ‘deep work sessions’ into my schedule. Now that I’ve been experimenting for a few months, I’d like to share some findings and…
We are living in an unprecedented age of abundance. What could the world be like if we took advantage of it? Part 1.
This post is based on the lecture and book by Paul Mason.
You can gain a massive competitive advantage by retraining your brain to focus on ‘deep work.’
In this fantastic interview (if you got time), Cal Newport defines deep work as “cognitive craftsmanship.” In other words, it’s time when you are…
You may have seen headlines last week that Bill Gates wants robots to start paying taxes. He more contemplates the idea of companies paying a tax when they automate jobs. (If you got time) Then, the Economist wrote an article in response. The bottom line:
