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Read more about the article Exploring effective altruism

Exploring effective altruism

  • Post author:Jake Kupiec
  • Post published:April 30, 2023
  • Post category:Learning

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…

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Read more about the article The gas stove dilemma

The gas stove dilemma

  • Post author:Jake Kupiec
  • Post published:February 25, 2023
  • Post category:Learning

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…

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Read more about the article The rest revolution

The rest revolution

  • Post author:Jake Kupiec
  • Post published:November 26, 2022
  • Post category:Learning

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…

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Read more about the article Anonymous was a woman

Anonymous was a woman

  • Post author:Jake Kupiec
  • Post published:November 26, 2022
  • Post category:Learning

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…

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Read more about the article Productivity Workshop

Productivity Workshop

  • Post author:Jake Kupiec
  • Post published:August 27, 2022
  • Post category:Learning

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…

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Read more about the article Now I can draw

Now I can draw

  • Post author:Jake Kupiec
  • Post published:August 27, 2022
  • Post category:Learning

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,…

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Read more about the article Immersed in Modern Art

Immersed in Modern Art

  • Post author:Jake Kupiec
  • Post published:December 25, 2021
  • Post category:Learning

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…

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Read more about the article Learning how to learn

Learning how to learn

  • Post author:Jake Kupiec
  • Post published:December 25, 2021
  • Post category:Learning

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. …

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