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The Best of British Design

One of the many areas where the UK punches above its weight is design.

Sep 29 • Aris C

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The case for a unilateral Pause

The race to ASI is not a Prisoner’s Dilemma

Sep 12 • Aris C

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A conservative manifesto

What conservatism means to me

Sep 1 • Aris C

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July 2026

Book(s) Review: Agatha Christie’s Works

Agatha Christie is history’s best-selling novelist, on a par only with Shakespeare.

Jul 18 • Aris C

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Assorted thoughts: on curiosity, sophistication, and grade inflation

I sometimes have something I want to write about, but which doesn’t merit a full post; I’ve collected a few such topics here.

Jul 9 • Aris C

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June 2026

AI & Productivity

AI productivity gains aren't really thanks to AI

Jun 13 • Aris C

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March 2026

On the aesthetics of Liberalism

Uniformity, diversity, and pessimism

Mar 22 • Aris C

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February 2026

Children and curiosity and imagination and perseverance

I came across a thread on cultivating agency in kids, and I have some thoughts on it.

Feb 7 • Aris C

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January 2026

Do not ban social media for kids

Governments across the world are (considering) passing laws banning social media for children.

Jan 31 • Aris C

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How to make an app

Without any technical skills

Jan 24 • Aris C

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December 2025

2025 Book Reviews

This is my annual rapid-fire book reviews post.

Dec 8, 2025 • Aris C

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November 2025

The contrasting philosophies of Bojack Horseman and Black Mirror

On personal responsibility

Nov 25, 2025 • Aris C

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