The library
Essays on attention, and the way back
A growing body of long-form writing. Filter by stage to follow the path in order, or by topic to dig into a single thread.
Dopamine: The chemistry of wanting, and why stimulation keeps escalating.
Understand distraction17 min read
The Attention Economy, Explained in Plain Language
When a product is free, your attention is the product being sold. Here is how the marketplace works — and why your willpower was never a fair fight.
May 14, 2026Read →
Understand distraction8 min read
Dopamine Is Not the Villain You Think It Is
Dopamine isn't pleasure — it's anticipation. Understanding the difference is the first step to escaping the loop of always wanting and never arriving.
April 30, 2026Read →
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