Links
Essays, talks, and the occasional whitepaper I keep coming back to. Things worth your time.
A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System
Dive into the Bitcoin Whitepaper
Advice to Young People, The Lies I Tell Myself
Jason Liu's raw personal philosophies on career, confidence, and living authentically
Charlie Kaufman on Screenwriting
A genuine reflection on the essence of screenwriting and a treasure for anyone immersed in the narrative arts
Demis Hassabis: DeepMind
Demis Hassabis navigates the neural networks of AI, unveiling a realm of what is to come next
Fast
A journey through time showcasing human prowess in turning ambitious blueprints into awe-inspiring realities
Give yourself permission to be creative
Ethan Hawke's heart-to-heart on why the keys to creativity are closer than you think
How To Be Successful
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shares his playbook on success
Inventing on Principle
Bret Victor's lecture for principle-driven invention, adorned with interactive design
Naval's Thread
An X thread exploring the nexus of wealth and happiness
Status as a Service
Eugene Wei's witty dissection of social networks and the status saga
The Consequences of Caring
A heartfelt reflection of the emotional connection between fans and their teams
The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows
John Koenig weaves a tapestry of the unsaid and the profoundly felt
The Emperor Has No Clothes
A candid contemplation on questioning conventions and the liberating lore of lateral thinking
The Fable of the Dragon-Tyrant
The story of a town terrorized by a dragon, drawing an analogy to aging and death
The Tail End
A reflection on the limited time we have with the people we love
The Tao of Seneca
Seneca's sagely scribbles to his buddy Lucilius, a rendezvous with ancient wisdom
To Write Love on Her Arms
A young woman's journey through the vales of addiction and depression
Why Explore Space?
Ernst Stuhlinger's stellar response to a space skeptic, making a cosmic case for the stars