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Don't lose the plot
On Sinclair Lewis, Homer Simpson, and why the AI gold rush shouldn't make us think that computers are really thinking and living for themselves
3 hrs ago
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Brian Gongol
Be more
On human nature, self-improvement, and why fixating on characteristics like masculinity is a great way to sell books but an inadequate way to improve…
Dec 5
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Brian Gongol
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Teaching through it
On kindergarteners as sponges, the skills gap, and why anyone who wants to explain or persuade needs to learn a few basic tricks
Dec 4
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Brian Gongol
To would-be teachers
On the Tuskegee Institute, school funding, and what a campaign for a four-day teaching week communicates
Dec 1
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Brian Gongol
Motivation and character count
On unruly boys, the inculcation of worthy virtues, and why it's good for everyone when girls have a path to becoming Eagle Scouts
Dec 1
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Brian Gongol
November 2025
Recipe time
On Thanksgiving meal traditions, Tom Brady's glasses, and the challenge of preserving memory in a time of ubiquitous cameras
Nov 29
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Brian Gongol
Dress for success
On "Mad Men", Craig Ferguson's life advice, and the purpose of a government PSA
Nov 28
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Brian Gongol
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All politics is about legitimacy
On sham elections, constitutional pacifism, and the need to move public opinion on hard questions before it's too late
Nov 27
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Brian Gongol
When butterflies screw up forecasts
On Lehman Brothers, cold fronts, and the principles that really matter to public understanding of science and technology
Nov 24
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Brian Gongol
Proportional expectations
On Oklahoma's space program, New Mexico's blue-water navy, and why we should have high expectations for our states
Nov 23
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Brian Gongol
Two might be greater than three, but three is greater than one
On James Madison, checks and balances, and why a tricameral would be better than a unicameral legislature
Nov 22
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Brian Gongol
There are many ways to be good
On musical stars, the seven deadly sins, and why it's important for everyone to keep good role models
Nov 21
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Brian Gongol
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