Picks

Here are some links that have shaped my thinking. For each, I’ve offered a simple reason to read it, and a sometimes a deeper, more “Straussian” reason why it’s truly valuable.

(instagram,ticktock) artvee

great book shelves- arun rao gleech nabokov tylercowen math(not a beach read) dominic cummings max cavitch(literally a cornucopia) jsomers

Ribbonfarm - teaches you to see the world as a series of games with hidden rules and incentives. Understanding these “dark patterns” of reality is the key to navigating them effectively, whether you’re dealing with corporate politics or software architecture.

Gwern.net - nothing to say here

Slate Star Codex / Astral Codex Ten - favourite until 2027 AI prediction thing on Dwarkesh Podcast

LessWrong - simply knowledge