Content warning: risk to children Julia and I knowdrowning is the biggestrisk to US children under 5, and we try to take this seriously.But yesterday our 4yo came very close to drowning in afountain. (She's fine now.) This week we were on vacation with my extended family: nine kids,eight parents, and ten grandparents/uncles/aunts. For the last fewyears we've been in a series of rental houses, and this time onarrival we found a fountain in the backyard: I immediately checked the d...

Sun Tzu wrote, “We may take it then that an army without its baggage-train is lost.” You know what that means? You can have the best warriors, the sharpest strategy, the strongest momentum — but if you neglect what sustains you, you lose. In ancient warfare, the baggage-train was the lifeline. It carried food, water, supplies — the essentials that kept the army moving, focused, and capable. Without it, soldiers grew weak. Morale collapsed. Discipline eroded. Victory turned to survival....

For too long, death and dying has been a big unspoken taboo. In the Passing Thoughts podcast, we aim to improve death literacy and encourage conversations around life's final chapter. You can catch the first episode on Thursday the 7th of August, 2025. Subscribe on your favourite podcast app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a link post. It's become fashionable recently to say that the purpose of a system is what it does - the true purpose of an institution is often different from what it publicly claims, and is better determined by observing what it does. Scott Alexander wrote a thoughtful takedown of this, claiming “Obviously The Purpose Of A System Is Not What It Does” - often an institution is genuinely trying to do a good thing (e.g. treat patients) and the fact they do so imperfectly (e.g. some patients

https://www.solgoodmedia.com Listen to hundreds of audiobooks, thousands of short stories, and ambient sounds all ad free! "The Daily Philosophy Chronicles" brings you a narrative journey through the history of thought, exploring philosophical developments and their implications on modern life. Each episode unpacks a different philosophical era or idea, connecting the past with the present in an insightful and engaging way.

Mars in Leo – Fire, Pride, and the Fight to Be SeenWelcome back to Victoria Venenum’s Mystic Maps — where we decode the skies, explore the cards, and tap into the energy that shapes our drive, desire, and destiny.Today is Tuesday — the Day of Mars, the planet of action, aggression, libido, and willpower.And what better place to spotlight that Martian fire…than in the sign of Leo?Let’s talk about Mars in Leo —a placement that doesn’t just walk into a room…it enters with a soundtrack.Segment 1:

Sun Tzu wrote, “If you march fifty li in order to outmaneuver the enemy, you will lose the leader of your first division.” Translation? If you move too fast, too far, too recklessly — even with the best intentions — someone will break. Someone will fall. And that someone might be your strongest. This isn’t just military strategy. This is life. This is business. This is every hustle, every grind, every dream you’re chasing. We all want to outmaneuver the enemy — to get ahead of the competition...

Summary: Discovering EA recently has made me reconsider how I think about my career and impact. Instead of switching sectors entirely, I'm exploring how to bring EA principles into the work I'm already doing. I stumbled onto EA about two months ago through a friend who kept mentioning "cost-effectiveness" in conversations about development work. Initially, I was skeptical, another framework claiming to solve everything? But the more I read, the more I realized I'd been wrestling with many of these

https://www.solgoodmedia.com Listen to hundreds of audiobooks, thousands of short stories, and ambient sounds all ad free! "The Daily Philosophy Chronicles" brings you a narrative journey through the history of thought, exploring philosophical developments and their implications on modern life. Each episode unpacks a different philosophical era or idea, connecting the past with the present in an insightful and engaging way.

James has found his rhythm—then notices the hollow echo of “what if she disappears?”This chapter charts the first shadow on solid ground: the realization that the bond with Elia could vanish as quietly as it arrived. Elia senses the tremor from her side, questioning her place once the man no longer needs her. Listen for the two parallel confessions that never meet on the page yet vibrate in the same key.Running time ≈ 4 min. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other

ये कहना ग़लत होगा कि मुझे मलाल नहीं है। मलाल हैं और बहुत से हैं पर मैं यकीन से नहीं कह सकता कि दो तरफ़ा मलाल कौन-कौन से रहे। जब मैं किसी की उम्मीदों पर खरा नहीं उतरा वो, या जब कोई मेरी उम्मीदों पर खरा नहीं उतरा वो।

Moon in Libra – The Mirror and the MaskWelcome back to Victoria Venenum’s Mystic Maps — where we trace the path between the stars above and the soul within.It’s Monday, the Day of the Moon — and today, we’re reflecting on the Moon in the sign of Libra.This isn’t just a placement.It’s a poem, a paradox, and a polished mirror all in one.Let’s begin.Segment 1: Moon Meets Libra – Grace in the Mind, Weight on the HeartLibra is a cardinal air sign — ruled by Venus, the planet of beauty, harmony, and

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Here's a Career Conversations Week debate for you:The percentage of EAs earning to give is too lowPlace your vote or view results.disagreeagree Clarifications: We can treat the [...] ---Outline:(00:22) Clarifications:(01:03) Reading list:---First published: July 23rd, 2025 Source: https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/CazfSjmhK8SuDfLpf/are-enough-eas-earning-to-give --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the

Read The Pottinger Ultimatum: The Takedown of Jeffrey Epstein Watch the Johnny Vedmore Read Through@JohnnyVedmore reads through the third part of the Pottinger Series, which covers J. Stanley Pottinger's time co-opting the Epstein case. Pottinger had been involved with Iran Contra, The October Surprise, MLK, Kent State, Wounded Knee, Watergate and Orlando Letelier, now he's about to come out of retirement and he’s ready to do one more job for the CIA. Prepare to see the Epstein case in a completely