Bear Smith

PsychologyPsychology

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Apr 09, 2024

You should assume you're wrong sometimes

A thought experiment, an assortment of links, and a rambling defense of incrementalism

Bear Smith

Life & CommunityLife & Community

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Apr 02, 2024

This One Weird Trick Can Solve the Fertility Crisis

But older voters and a lack of political will mean that we probably won't get it done

Bear Smith

FaithFaith

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Mar 13, 2024

Nihilism, hedonism, faith

There are only three rational options to dealing with our impermanence

Bear Smith

FaithFaith

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Feb 28, 2024

Touching the Robes of Trump

A woman, a party, and a movement sacrifice themselves in pursuit of their own end

Bear Smith

Tech & ProductivityTech & Productivity

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Feb 07, 2024

Pay Attention to Tension

We can't live in tension forever, but we don't know how to get out of it.

Bear Smith

Life & CommunityLife & Community

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Jan 23, 2024

Cynics Beware

We think cynics are smart. But cynical individuals are worse off than the rest of us. What does that mean for a cynical society?

Bear Smith

PsychologyPsychology

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Jan 09, 2024

Don't Follow Your Dreams

There's something far better to follow that will take you further and cost a lot less.

Bear Smith

Tech & ProductivityTech & Productivity

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Jan 02, 2024

New Year, New Vibe

Simple self-improvement in 2024, as well as plans for this newsletter!

Bear Smith

PersonalPersonal

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Dec 20, 2023

Today's Radicals Are Not the Inheritors of the Boston Tea Party

Plus, a new place for you to read my stuff!

Bear Smith

CultureCulture

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Dec 12, 2023

When Speech Isn't Free

Why you're probably wrong about the First Amendment

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