Stories by paulpauper

School and College: it’s more than just conformity and obedience

Education Doesn't Work 2.0

The rise and demise of American Airlines' $250k lifetime pass

Noah Smith's Writing Advice (2021)

Everything You Need to Know About the Popularism Debate

How to Write a Successful Substack

Data versus Reality

Talent Matters Even More Than People Think

Every complex idea has a million stupid cousins

Why are some people naturally stronger athletes? It mostly comes down to genes

Anomie and Impunity: The Unraveling of San Francisco

Buying Coffee Every Day Isn’t Why You’re in Debt

Good News?

From AI to abortion, scientific failure to understand consciousness harms nation

Autism and Forecasting

The Dangerous Populist Science of Yuval Noah Harari

Grit Has Been Called the 'Secret to Success.' New Science Suggests It's Not