3+ hour, 16+ min ago   (272+ words) Listening to Nima " now running his own investment firm " talk about that experience was a good reminder that mastery is rarely a solo act. Even with better tools, it still comes from having someone walk alongside you, over time. I…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (565+ words) Why Stoicism fails when treated like self-help'Big Think Stoicism is often mistaken for emotional withdrawal or rigid self-control. What that misinterpretation gets wrong is that it actually centers the discipline of attention. Massimo Pigliucci reframes this misconception, revealing how this…...

2+ mon, 5+ day ago   (217+ words) Measurement standards are needed for knowing "how much" exists. Early distance standards, like "cubits" or "feet," were based on body parts. A single "pace" was often used: around one yard/meter. The idea of a "standard meter" came from pendulum…...