The Survival Advantage of Being Small
When we think about human evolution and survival, we often romanticize size and strength. But there’s a compelling biological argument…
Author: Levi Benjamin
Why America Has Room to Grow: The Case for Embracing Immigration
America has a space problem. Not too little space—too much. While immigration debates often frame newcomers as a burden on…
The Question You Should Always Ask Your AI
I’ve started asking my chatbot a question that should probably be standard practice: “Is this supported by data, or are…
The Commitment Principle: Why Compounding Demands More Than Just Time
We talk about compounding like it’s passive magic. Invest your money, wait forty years, and watch it multiply sevenfold. Learn…
The Tyranny of Too Much: Why the Paradox of Choice Demands We Choose Less
We live in an age of unprecedented abundance. From the endless scroll of streaming services to the thousands of products…
The Unintended Cost of Affirmative Action: Why “Protected” Individuals Should Reconsider the Path
Affirmative Action, a policy initially conceived with the noble goal of remedying historical discrimination and promoting diversity, has become one…
The Two Sources of Contempt
We’re trained to recognize hatred when it punches up. The bitter, resentful attacks from people who feel left behind, overlooked,…
Why Your Best Work Gets the Least Attention (As a Content Creator)
There’s a painful irony at the heart of content creation: the posts that cost you the most—in research, thinking, and…
The Counterintuitive Truth: Audacity Creates Your Own Category
Most people think competition gets fiercer as you aim higher. They’re wrong.The reality is that bold, audacious work doesn’t compete…
The AI Assembly Line: Streamlining Your Workflow with a Single Prompt
In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, efficiency is the ultimate currency. While many users interact with large language…