The Boundaries of Cognition
These questions all touch upon the boundaries of our cognition — whether the boundaries of words, of language, or those beyond our field of vision.
Essays
The Straw Man Standing in the Field
Maybe I am the paper effigy. Eyes are two holes. The smile is sewn on. Standing in the right spot, waiting for someone who will never come.
Leisure Is a Scarce Resource
Short videos are nothing more than a prescription for busy modern people — leisure is the truly scarce resource.
The Complete Giffgaff UK SIM Card Guide
A UK physical SIM card — no ID required, zero monthly fees, free incoming texts. From activation and number-keeping to receiving verification codes and switching to eSIM, everything you need to know is here.
Limited Liability and the Free Life
On the expectations of family, limited liability, and a nineteen-year-old's imagination of a free life.
My Favorite Midnight Again — I'll Sleep After This One
A midnight confession: on power fantasies, exhaustion, and a premonition of how life is going to turn out.
The Age of Ding-Dong-Ji
A cheap family car once stood for a modest rise in life; debt and job loss turned it into something that quietly disappeared.
When a Small-Town Exam Taker Goes Home
At a village dinner table, schools, majors, salaries, and usefulness are weighed aloud, while the things truly endured go unasked.