Archive - Small Potatoes

November 2024

A reply to critics

Nov 25 •

Does living with someone for a long time change you?

Very much. And not at all.

Nov 18 •

Six ways I use AI when writing

And four ways AI fails me

Nov 11 •

This and That (11)

All hail Lord Bubuza! Also: Ginger Rogers and the Culture Wars

Nov 4 •

October 2024

Against the power of a doctor's touch

Many years ago, I gave my first presentation at TED, as part of a session called Feelings. My talk was on the nature of pleasure, and I felt it went…

Oct 28 •

Progressives should worry more about their favorite scientific findings

and pay more attention to Ginger Rogers science

Oct 21 •

from the comfort of your own home

Oct 14 •

Ethan Hunt—not a utilitarian

What makes a hero?

Oct 7 •

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