Doer of random things. Diver of weird rabbit holes. Sharer of weird and fascinating things. Writer of things nobody reads.
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An exploration of intellectual "rabbit holes" as the essence of a life well-lived. When something catches my attention—a "ripple"—I follow it wherever it leads, even if it seems random or pointless. These intellectual adventures have led me to the best books, projects, and ideas in my life. I don't try to optimize my learning or have grand purposes. I just stay curious, pay attention, and let serendipity surprise me.
Read full articleA site for Seneca's letters.
Read full articleI argue that speculation is like water—it never stops, it just finds new channels. Using India’s gaming ban and global examples, I show why prohibition shrinks what’s visible but pushes play offshore or underground, and why channelization with smart, coordinated regulation works better.
Read full articleI learned that the famous line "The heart wants what it wants" is from a famous letter by Emily Dickinson and not Woody Allen.
The full line:
Dear Mary -
When the Best is gone - I know that other things are not of consequence - The Heart wants what it wants - or else it does not care -
You wonder why I write - so - Because I cannot help - I like to have you know some care - so when your life gets faint for it’s other life - you can lean on us - We wont break, Mary. We look very small - but the Reed can carry weight.
I built Paper Trails to aggregate RSS feeds from some of the blogs and newsletters I enjoy reading. It’s become a wonderful place for me to find new rabbit holes 🐰 🕳️ and you may too. Check it out and let me know if you have any suggestions.
I add a possibly dumb yet genius new feature called “Random Digest.” Twice a week, the site automatically pulls 10 links randomly from different categories and creates a digest in case you want to randomly read something.
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A curated digital archive of timeless letters, speeches, and essays from history's most influential voices.
A beautifully designed collection showcasing the timeless wisdom of Seneca's brilliant letters.
Wonderful things I discover on the internet.
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