Reading List

A collection of texts that I found to be interesting. These pieces may not necessarily represent my views, but I found them fascinating enough to bookmark and revisit.

25 min 6/2/2025

Examines the rise of the gig economy, highlighting its flexibility and income opportunities alongside challenges like job insecurity, lack of benefits, and regulatory concerns.

#gig-economy#work#economics
Economics
18 min 6/2/2025

A detailed exploration of sleep tracking devices and apps, evaluating their accuracy, usability, and effectiveness in optimizing sleep quality based on personal experiments and data.

#sleep#technology#health
Health

An analysis of 36,163 nootropic ratings from 2,802 users, exploring effectiveness and side effects through a recommender system, revealing insights on cognitive enhancers like Dexedrine and meditation.

#nootropics#cognitive-enhancement#data-analysis
Science

by Scott Alexander

15 min 6/2/2025

Explores how to identify genius by focusing on evidence of exceptional ability rather than dismissing potential based on flaws, using historical examples like Einstein and Ramanujan.

#genius#talent#psychology
Psychology
22 min 6/2/2025

Investigates the impact of AI tools like ChatGPT on education, exploring how students use them for cheating, the challenges for educators, and potential ways to integrate AI constructively in classrooms.

#artificial-intelligence#education#ethics
Education
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