This essay by John Murray Cuddihy, published in Uncivil Religion: Interreligious Hostility in America (eds. Robert N. Bellah & Frederick E. Greenspahn, Crossroad, 1987), is a provocative sociological and theological critique of what Cuddihy calls "Jewish theodicy", the way Jewish discourse handles the problem of evil, specifically anti-Semitism, and argues that this discourse carries anContinue reading "“The Elephant and the Angels”: An Analysis"
Chain-of-Thought (CoT) Prompting
Chain-of-Thought (CoT) prompting is a technique where asking questions, rather than issuing direct instructions activates a model's full internal reasoning pathway. The key insight from the original framing is that instructions skip steps 1–3, jumping straight to synthesis, while questions force the model to work through the entire reasoning chain. What Chain-of-Thought Actually Is Chain-of-ThoughtContinue reading "Chain-of-Thought (CoT) Prompting"
Our Next Oil Crisis: Should the Middle East Be on Everyone’s Mind?
What's happening right now in the, Middle East isn't just a foreign policy story, it's a personal finance story, and you're one of the main characters. Oil isn't top of mind for most people until it suddenly is. We may be approaching one of those generational moments in the energy industry, where supply shocks rippleContinue reading "Our Next Oil Crisis: Should the Middle East Be on Everyone’s Mind?"
How We Built a Payment System That Undervalues Thinking in Medicine
American medicine did not accidentally drift into its current imbalance between cognitive and procedural care. It was built that way, step by step, over the past 75 years. The American Medical Association played a central role, not as the sole actor, but as the architect of key structures that continue to shape how physicians areContinue reading "How We Built a Payment System That Undervalues Thinking in Medicine"
Supersonic Tsunami: The Next 6 Months
What's Coming, What It Means, and What You Need to Do Peter Diamandis This article is a quintessential example of accelerationist, venture-capitalist forecasting. It accurately maps the mind-bending financial and technological milestones of our current moment (Q1 2026), but it wraps thosev facts in a techno-utopian narrative that completely glosses over the severe friction ofContinue reading "Supersonic Tsunami: The Next 6 Months"
Halide vs ProCamera
Halide and ProCamera try to turn the iPhone into something closer to a “real camera.” They overlap a lot, but their design philosophy is very different. Think of Halide as the photographer’s minimalist camera, while ProCamera is the Swiss-army-knife camera app. Core difference in philosophy Halide: Designed around simplicity and photographic purity. Very clean interfaceContinue reading "Halide vs ProCamera"
Solution to Delaware Health Care Costs?
Delaware has some of the highest healthcare costs in the country, and Senate Bill 1 is exactly the kind of reform our state needs. SB1 strengthens primary care while finally addressing one of the biggest drivers of high insurance premiums: hospital pricing that has been allowed to rise far above national benchmarks. A key provision would cap certain hospitalContinue reading "Solution to Delaware Health Care Costs?"
The Biohacking Brothers: Legit or Snake Oil Salesmen?
Warning: Most of this is not clearly backed by medical science and should be looked at with a critical eye. There clearly appear to be issues with anecdotal evidence, placebo response and the entrepreneurial aspect of the Biohacking Brother's recommendations. Miguel and Carlos Bertonatti, also known as the "Biohacking Brothers," are health optimization entrepreneurs andContinue reading "The Biohacking Brothers: Legit or Snake Oil Salesmen?"
Top 10 Things to Do in Thailand
A traveler’s guide to temples, jungles, islands, and unforgettable culture Thailand is one of the most diverse travel destinations in the world. In a single trip you can explore golden temples, eat some of the best street food on Earth, trek through jungle national parks, and relax on tropical islands with turquoise water. Whether youContinue reading "Top 10 Things to Do in Thailand"
Top 10 things to do in Bangkok
Bangkok is a vibrant city that seamlessly blends ancient traditions with modern energy. From exploring majestic temples and historic palaces to wandering through bustling markets and indulging in world-renowned street food, here are the 10 best things to do when visiting Thailand's capital. The Grand Palace The Grand Palace is arguably the most famous andContinue reading "Top 10 things to do in Bangkok"
