The Elucidated Brethren of the Ebon Night
The Heroic Vision Over shadowy spires and gleaming towers lay the ghostly darkness and silence that runs before dawn. Into a dim alley, one of… Read More »The Elucidated Brethren of the Ebon Night
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Seeing and Describing (Jakarta Edition)
A Jakarta alleyway at 36 degrees centigrade, 65% humidity. DRIVERLESSCROC: Glances at sky. It’s hot. DELIVERYMAN: Squints upwards. Grins at DC. You keep getting redder,… Read More »Seeing and Describing (Jakarta Edition)
David Pinsof on bullshitters vs liars
I’ve found this distinction helpful in conversation recently – maybe you will too. I am using bullshit in the same sense that the philosopher Harry… Read More »David Pinsof on bullshitters vs liars
Heresy; Bambi
Paul Graham on Heresy and Truth In his excellent biography of Newton, Richard Westfall writes about the moment when he was elected a fellow of… Read More »Heresy; Bambi