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On sloppy thinking
I’m always looking for a way to optimize signal versus noise, but if I’m not careful, this can lead to an unintended consequence: sloppy thinking…
Mar 22
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An exploration of NP
P versus NP is an unsolved problem in computer science. I’m not going to go too in-depth on the topic, but I will cover a few aspects of P versus NP…
Mar 15
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Ikigai and the absurd.
I’m nearly finished with Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life by Héctor García and Francesc Miralles. This isn’t a terribly new book…
Mar 8
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Nathan Toups
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Being present.
The sound of the rain needs no translation. —Alan Watts It’s easy to mindlessly entertain, enrage, and horrify ourselves by staring at panes of…
Mar 1
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Nathan Toups
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February 2024
Non fui, fui, non-sum, non-curo
I was not; I was; I am not; I do not care.
Feb 24
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Nathan Toups
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Finding the fun in odd places.
Life is not a problem to be solved, but an experience to be had. Alan Watts I’m a big fan of learning things for the sake of learning things (something…
Feb 16
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Robust First | A conversation with Dave Ackley (T2 Tile Project)
In the first episode I have the pleasure of speaking with Dave Ackley. He is the creator of the T2 Tile Project and an advocate for robust-first and…
Feb 10
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I'm starting a new podcast.
My first guest is Dave Ackley, creator of the T2 Tile project.
Feb 9
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Nathan Toups
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I'm starting a new podcast.
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Reframing for Satisfaction
Amy was a woman of precise habits and particular tastes. Among her many specific preferences, she cherished one above all: maintaining her home at a…
Feb 2
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January 2024
Building on What Won't Change
In a constantly changing world, it's easy to become preoccupied with trying to predict what will change in the future. However, there's profound wisdom…
Jan 26
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Some of my favorite paradoxes.
A paradox is only a truth standing on its head to attract attention. Alan Watts My favorite question when taking on any new idea is, “Does this help me…
Jan 19
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Let the Ball Fall
In high school, I spent weekends and summers working at my best friend’s family-run auto shop in South Louisiana. My job was mostly grunt work…
Jan 12
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