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Recommended by David Pinsof

Writer. Academic philosopher. Writing about philosopy, psychology, evolution, politics, artificial intelligence, and more.

Piercing insights into the social games we play with each other. A fellow Darwinian cynic.

- David Pinsof

Optimally Irrational

By Lionel Page

Delving into the reasons why people and society work the way they do

Insightful game theoretic, incentive-based analysis of social and economic issues.

- David Pinsof

Living Fossils

The purpose of The Living Fossils is to communicate how the application of evolutionary ideas can help explain the sources of psychological suffering and well-being, in the service of improving our understanding of mental health.

Combines great evolutionary psychology with helpful tips for mental health.

- David Pinsof

Morbidly Curious Thoughts

By Coltan Scrivner

Discussions on the darker side of life and why we find it so intriguing.

Explores our fascination with horror and the macabre.

- David Pinsof

Overcoming Bias

By Robin Hanson

This is a blog on why we believe and do what we do, why we pretend otherwise, how we might do better, and what our descendants might do, if they don't all die.

The eclectic economist/rationalist who co-wrote The Elephant in the Brain (which you must read).

- David Pinsof

Rob Henderson's Newsletter

Human nature, psychology, social class, luxury beliefs, and more.

A great tour guide through the science of human nature, with sharp insights on status games.

- David Pinsof

Unsafe Science

By Lee Jussim

Social science, common sense, and skepticism applied to controversial topics, and occasional personal takes and twists.

A psychologist on the frontlines of the academic culture wars (on the anti-woke side).

- David Pinsof

The Power of Us

By Dominic Packer & Jay Van Bavel

Our newsletter is designed to help people get smarter about groups and make groups smarter. Each week, we share science and the stories of social identity, group dynamics, and collective behavior in organizations and society.

Great insights on group psychology from top-notch social scientists

- David Pinsof

Secretorum

By Roger’s Bacon

Happy the dumb beast, wretched the mortal

You sort of have to see it for yourself but: epic, old timey, spooky, bizarre, grandiloquent, rationalist, and religious without being religious.

- David Pinsof

Traditions of Conflict

By William Buckner

The evolutionary anthropology of deception, magic, and violence.

Rigorous cultural anthropologist who does deep-dives into remote cultures to gain insights into human nature.

- David Pinsof

Slow Boring

By Matthew Yglesias

Start your day with pragmatic takes on politics and public policy.

I don't normally consume political media, but when I do, I prefer Matt Yglesias.

- David Pinsof

Astral Codex Ten

By Scott Alexander

P(A|B) = [P(A)*P(B|A)]/P(B), all the rest is commentary.

Eclectic psychiatrist/rationalist who has written some of the best blog posts of all time.

- David Pinsof