News and Notes

Not because I revel in destruction

A dessert-first policy. The answer was on page 21!

Jan 4, 2025 • David Chapman

Aspects of the theory of breakfast

And wielding the power of meaninglessness! Plus: upcoming events, etc.

Dec 4, 2024 • David Chapman

My 70% failure rate

Risk-taking and productivity. Plus: how to save democracy, and too much fun!

Nov 2, 2024 • David Chapman

Turning meta-rationality inside-out

Plus: upcoming live Substack 🙋 AMA, Vajrayana ࿇ Q&A, new short 📺 videos

Oct 1, 2024 • David Chapman

Metarat is tough, let’s make movies

Neal “Snow Crash” Stephenson explains.

Aug 31, 2024 • David Chapman

Confusions, grievances, enthusiasm, and curiosity

Next Saturday, I’m leading an online Vajrayana Q&A session. Bring your confusions, grievances, enthusiasm, and curiosity!

Aug 4, 2024 • David Chapman

The most important knowledge in the world

Plus! Live Zoom AMAs; my purposes in writing; shifting to Substack Notes; and the prevalence of witches

Jul 2, 2024 • David Chapman

🌊 What was THAT⁉️

Please explain the subscription tsunami to me! Plus: The Making Of.

Jun 1, 2024 • David Chapman

How not to predict the future of AI

I have a podcast! New AI stuff! Notes and how to get them!

Mar 31, 2024 • David Chapman

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