Free Time That's Yours
Is It Too Late to Start Something New?
The difficulty is the whole point. What to look for in a new thing, and how to survive being visibly bad at it.
Science
Free Time That's Yours
Why Can’t I Relax Without My Phone?
Boredom is the doorway to rest, and it is only uncomfortable for about three minutes.
What to Keep Practicing
Does GPS Weaken Your Sense of Direction?
Turn-by-turn directions get you there every time. Your sense of where you are is a separate skill, and it stays sharp when you use it.
What to Keep Practicing
Does Writing by Hand Still Do Something for You?
Typing is faster. A pen does something different, and a few moments in your week are worth the two minutes it costs.
Using AI Well
How to Spot an Overhyped Science Claim in 30 Seconds
A useful metaphor and a measurement are different things. Here is a thirty-second way to tell them apart. Physics has a reputation for making ordinary life sound more impressive. A cup of tea cools because of thermodynamics. So does a very small computer made of DNA, published in Nature