Society

Jeans, Suits, Athleisure, Saris: Four Examples of Why We Dress the Way We Dress

What are their function, aesthetics, signaling, and path dependency?

Jul 6 •

A Better Solution for Dating in the 21st Century

It solves all problems at once

Jun 5 •

The Problem with Dating Apps

People are spending more and more time alone. One of the culprits is dating apps. We need to make them better.

Jun 3 •

The Four Layers of Fashion

Why We Dress the Way We Dress

Apr 24 •

Why Do We Like Concerts?

It's not what you think

Mar 17 •

Free Speech in the US vs Europe: Who Is Right?

"I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it."—Evelyn Beatrice Hall, conveying the ideas of Voltaire

Feb 27 •

10 Other Places Where Geniuses Hide

Groups, networks, the Internet, IQ, state sponsorship, and many more

Dec 13, 2024

Where Geniuses Hide Today

Where are today’s Michelangelos?

Dec 6, 2024 •

The Moral Case for More People on Earth

Today we’re going to cover four points that have emerged from the last few articles on growing our population, but which I haven’t covered yet:

Nov 28, 2024 •

The Earth Is Better with More People

A world with 2 billion people would be decaying, poor, brutal, violent, hopeless. With 100B, it would be rich, beautiful, vibrant, peaceful, hopeful.

Nov 26, 2024 •

What Is the Earth’s Carrying Capacity?

Most "experts" don't understand technology or economics

Nov 21, 2024 •

100 Billion Humans

The world can carry them!

Nov 19, 2024 •

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