In This Life, An Assist
The couple is on a ferry, sailing from DUMBO to Greenpoint. They are standing on the deck: he leaning against the railing, her leaning against him. His arms curl around […]
Graduation Speech: The Value of Theory
Submitted Columbia GSAS MA Convocation Speech: As Master’s graduates, we have all spent at least some time studying theory. Classicists and sociologists study theories of culture. Economists and political scientists […]
On Relationships: A Guide for Trolls
Update (7/13/2020): Turns out, a lot of the ideas and themes discussed here have been given a more thorough and useful treatment in Mark Manson’s Models, highly recommended for anyone interested […]
The Image
I went to an amazing exhibit today. Public, Private, Secret at the International Center of Photography in the East Village. The exhibit consisted of a variety of visual media, mostly […]
How To Play Pokemon Go
Pokemon Go is happening. A powerful brand, the right technology, and a team with expertise have all come together in a magical moment. Let’s review the game and how it […]
Experience and Differentiation
I. Prologue Consider: a state of enlightenment, of simple awareness. This is where we begin. II. Undifferentiated Experience The path of meditation is a path of non-attachment to a world of sensation. The […]
Balanced and Imbalanced Culture
A civilization is built on what is required of men, not on that which is provided for them. — Antoine de Saint-Exupery Some of you may remember the “GamerGate” scandal […]
Salomon’s House
For the several employments and offices of our fellows, we have twelve that sail into foreign countries under the names of other nations (for our own we conceal), who bring […]
