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Mar 10, 2026

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Find out how statistically rare you are among 8 billion people, with quizzes on physical traits, genetics, psychology and life experiences. How Rare Am I.
One unappetizing wild plant became broccoli, cabbage, kale, Brussels sprouts and cauliflower through centuries of selective breeding. Meet Your Greens.
A useful read on why the best AI prompts should make you uncomfortable, not make your life easier. The Wrong Questions You’re Asking AI.
Why gathering more information often makes your decisions worse. The Noise Bottleneck.
An elegant short read connecting the history of rice milling to status signaling and everything we buy. Brown Rice and Status.

🗺️ A tool that generates unique postcards of real places using astronomical data for sun position, season and light quality. Postcard Atlas.

🎵 A creative music tool where you stack colorful bricks to build beats, with different mood kits from melancholy to funk. BrickBeats.

Not being stupid is much better than trying to be very intelligent. Avoiding Stupidity is Easier than Seeking Brilliance.

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