The Waking Up App is a Wonderful Way to Learn Mindfulness

Sam Harris is one of the most influential intellectuals I follow online. His podcast, Making Sense, features interviews with smart people who have impressive credentials on various topics. His interviewing style, combined with his own knowledge and the expertise of his guests, creates a wonderful learning experience that I cherish.

Is What I Want Now What I Want Later?

My friend Josh shared Deven Christopher's first Substack article with me, introducing Homeostatic Design. It's a novel framework for avoiding regrettable actions in moments of low willpower. For example eating that ice cream while on a diet. I struggled a bit to grasp the full concept but it strikes me