PinnedA Theory of BeautyLast evening, I was once again captivated by the light show that was produced by the “galaxy” projector in our living room.Jul 17, 2023Jul 17, 2023
PinnedHow Being Selfish Benefits EveryoneWhat we can learn from the development of P2P computer systems.Jan 6, 2023Jan 6, 2023
The Shame in Being SuperiorWhy did humans evolve humility? In this article, I try to deconstruct the instinct of shame once we top in games of status.Jan 22, 2023Jan 22, 2023
How Status Games on Twitter Shape our CultureThe success of the human species is rooted in its well-evolved ability to cooperate. On an individual level, we apply a tit-for-tat…Jan 14, 2023Jan 14, 2023
The P2P Protocols Behind Human CulturesRecently, I spent an outrageous 15 minutes (!) in front of a red traffic light at an intersection in central Bangkok. Enough time to get me…Jan 8, 2023Jan 8, 2023