I recently completed an 8-week introductory class in effective altruism offered by the Effective Altruism organization. The programs are free and ongoing:  https://www.effectivealtruism.org/virtual-programs Effective altruism is both a philosophy and social…

We have a gas stove. We’ve had one for a long time, and I’m not sure how good I would be with an electric stove at this point. Our last…

I know a lot of sleep-deprived people. I have been one of those people. I am embarrassed to say that I have been one of those people who said, “I…

For most of history, Anonymous was a woman.” Virginia Woolf Women’s role in history was anonymous. For women scientists and artists, men often dismissed their contributions or, worse, claimed credit…

I love productivity books. I currently have a huge stack on my desk because I taught a class this week. Recently, I have become more interested in doing the work…

I probably have said “I can’t draw” a hundred times. So we took a class. Turns out that if you take a 5-day class and draw 8-10 hours a day,…

If you have a background in art, you can skip this newbie post. If you are engaged with art but otherwise inexperienced, continue on.  I’m taking a course called Modern Art…

One of my favorite online courses is Learning How to Learn by Barbara Oakley and Terry Sejnowski. And I’m not alone – 3+ million learners have taken the popular course on Coursera. …