The Machine Stops by Edward Morgan Forster is a short story published in the Oxford and Cambridge Review in 1909. What’s most amazing to me is imaginging what prompted him to write this story in those days. This “meditation” of his, as he calls it, predicts with almost eerie accuracy some developments which seem to … Read more
Two people can put in the same number of hours and walk away with completely different results. The difference isn’t just talent—it’s geometry. One person stacks their hours side by side, like bricks laid flat. The other layers depth into them, letting practice leak into idle moments, stray thoughts, even dreams. That’s when practice compounds: … Read more
No login.No buttons.No bells. No whistles.No AI waiting to impress you. Just a blank page and the curse of your own thoughts. You open it, and it just… waits. A blank page. A blinking cursor.The quiet pressure of your own mind. And yet—somehow—it’s a joy. Because it does offer a few things. Gentle, writerly things.You … Read more
Picture this: a three-year-old boy, sitting wide-eyed in a dim theater, his small hand in his mother’s, gazing at the flickering screen where worlds unfold before him. For hours, he’s transported, and when the lights come up, those characters follow him home, filling the quiet spaces of his childhood. This boy is Al Pacino, the … Read more
The hum of machinery filled the sterile air, a symphony of beeps and whirrs that had become the heartbeat of the neonatal ward. Fluorescent lights cast a stark glow over the polished floors and gleaming equipment. Dr. Elena Martinez stood before the transparent shell of an EVE Pod—an artificial womb that cradled a life hanging … Read more
Here’s a video where John Mayer improvised a song on a livestream—and it’s marvelous watching this. If you haven’t seen this yet, it’s definitely worth a few minutes out of your time to see how he’s conjuring this out of thin air: Also, even at his level he says it still “requires a stupid bravery”. … Read more
Every once in a while I randomly come across something that fascinates me. The latest rabbit hole I went down was Newcomb Pottery, which is a true gem of American art history. It represents not only the skill and creativity of its makers but also speaks to the values and social movements of its time. … Read more
I’m a pretty terrible writer, but I write a lot. Every single day. And I want to get better at it. Maybe you’re in the same boat, and if that’s the case—this is for you. You see, I read a lot about writing. You know, I read what writers who actually write good stuff write … Read more
Positive journaling prompts are an incredible tool for building a more positive mindset and unlocking a deeper understanding of yourself and the world around you. As you put pen to paper, each word becomes a key that opens doors to personal growth and self-reflection. In this article, we will delve into the benefits, best practices, … Read more
Films and books urge us to think that there will come certain moments in our lives when, if we can make some grand, once-in-a-lifetime gesture of relinquishment, or of standing up for a certain principle—if we can throw in our job and head off, leave the safe life with a woman that we do not … Read more
A while ago I randomly stumbled over a book by Geoff Dyer which continues to delight me, to the point where I eventually wondered who is this dude? and figured I’d see if I could find a video of him on YouTube. In the beginning he tells the story of how he signed a contract … Read more