Culture The nuclear family isn't working, what can we do instead? The nuclear family was only broadly achievable for a brief period of time in American history, and the continued pursuit of it is causing a range of societal problems.
Culture Four key principles for a delightful start to parenthood With the right preparation and approach, parenting a newborn can be a delightful experience instead of a relentless slog.
Culture The Great Bifurcation of Humanity Humanity was separated into two isolated groups for about 24,000 of the last 25,000 years, allowing us to see two parallel developments of civilization.
Culture High-structure vs High-experimentation cultures I’ve been thinking recently about high-structure vs high-experimentation cultures and what it means for intergenerational cultural transmission. Examples of high-structure cultures include groups like the Mormons who provide a
Science Embracing the Cosmic Endowment Why it's vital that we prioritize space exploration to ensure the continued flourishing of humanity.
AI For animals, the Singularity already happened We can get a sense for different possible fates of humanity after the development of AGI by looking at the fates of different animals after the rise of human civilization.
COVID The Great Bay Area Migration Survey A lot of people are talking about a mass migration out of SF and the Bay Area due to the pandemic, and I decided to investigate.
Culture Why we had a four-day commitment-themed festival instead of a wedding When Helen and I decided to get married, we wanted to create an event that was fulfilling and exciting for everyone involved.
