Something I look forward to at the end of each year is Tom Whitwell’s list of 52 things I learned in 20221 because I know I’m about to read about a bunch of int
36 Things I Learned in 2022
Inspired by Tom Whitwell’s annual list (here is 2022’s), I kept a list of interesting things I learned this year. There are supposed to be 52 things but I took
52 things I learned in 2023
This year I worked on fascinating projects in food, media, storytelling, AI and health at Magnetic, and learned many learnings.
52 things I learned in 2022
This year I worked on fascinating projects in energy, media and health* at Magnetic, and learned many learnings.
52 Interesting Things I Learned in 2023
Inspired by Tom Whitwell’s annual list, I kept track of some things I learned this year, one for each week. Here we go: Ciabatta was invented in 1982. “If our p
What I Learned About the Future by Reading 100 Science Fiction Books
Over the past two years I’ve read 100 science fiction books, averaging about one per week. See the full list here, with my favorites.
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The many interesting things I read in July 2026
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The many interesting things I read in February 2025
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The many interesting things I read in May 2026
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The many interesting things I read in August 2026
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The many interesting things I read in February 2026
52 things I learned in 2025
This year I stopped being a consultant, started a tiny company, sold hundreds of little modular synths, hosted two incredible events, and…
What I Learned About the Future by Reading 100 Science Fiction Books, Part II
This is Part 2 of an experiment in science-fiction prototyping, in which I try to visualize the future by pulling together ideas from 100…
Solving Mysteries In A World Without Answers
I spent 2025 solving mysteries in order to survive 2026
Dean W. Ball on Twitter / X
The mood has been a bit dour lately, so here are some less-obvious things that I expect to take shape over the next decade that I am excited about:1. Space! Lots and lots of stuff is going to be happening in space by the mid-2030s, and right now the U.S. looks like it will be…— Dean W. Ball (@deanwball) October 9, 2026
77 Facts That Blew Our Minds in 2024
From The Atlantic Science Desk, 77 Facts That Blew Our Minds in 2024. Some that caught my eye: 5. Your body carries literal pieces of your mom — and maybe your
The best video essays of 2025
Now in its ninth year, our annual poll showcases 255 vital video essays, nominated by 72 international voters.
