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The Architecture Of Ideas
A field guide to the rituals, routines, and workflows of creative thinkers.
Feb 3
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The Wetlands Interregnum
In part two of Planet of the Barbarians: how Cold War espionage gave us new insight into the origins of the agricultural revolution.
Jan 26
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The Agrarian Fall
In part one of Planet Of The Barbarians: reconsidering humanity’s greatest mistake.
Jan 13
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How To Read A Novel
Dec 31, 2024
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Revenge Of The Humanities
Jun 7, 2024
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In The Context Of Long Context
Nov 21, 2024
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Introducing NotebookLM
Oct 19, 2023
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The Blank Page Revolution
Sep 20, 2025
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Condensing The Iceberg
Feb 19, 2025
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Introducing Planet Of The Barbarians
In a new five-part series, a declassified history of the first civilizations.
Jan 5
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What Is The Right Atomic Unit For Knowledge?
Two centuries ago, the invention of peer-reviewed articles changed the course of scientific history. What will be its equivalent in the age of AI?
Nov 26, 2025
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The Blank Page Revolution
How paper changed the way we think.
Sep 20, 2025
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Magic Cards and Knowledge Bottles
Can AI give us an enhanced version of the "digital librarians" first envisioned almost a half century ago?
Jul 24, 2025
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Machine Readable
Language models are opening new avenues for inquiry in historical research and writing. But will they undermine the reading of primary sources?
Jun 25, 2025
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City Of Bombs
My first true NYC book—now out in paperback—wins an Edgar Award.
May 9, 2025
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Condensing The Iceberg
Attention, addiction, and the crucial art of withholding information in an era of data abundance.
Feb 19, 2025
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