Information is power. But like all power, there are those who want to keep it for themselves.

Life is short ... so why waste it doing something dumb?

No, you can’t force other people to change. You can, however, change just about everything else. And usually, that’s enough.

Most people's major life changes don't come from reading an article in the newspaper; they come from reading longer-form essays or thoughtful books, which are much more convincing and detailed.

As the Internet breaks down the last justifications for a professional class of politicians, it also builds up the tools for replacing them.

Only those blinded by greed would refuse to let a friend make a copy.

Steadfastness is a noble quality, but unguided by knowledge or humility, it becomes rashness, or obstinacy.