I'm confused about the algorithm and whether it's worthwhile to type anything into this box. I guess what the site wants me to do is keep an eye on the number next to the bar graph symbol and try to type what makes that number get big... but why?

We live in an age of abundant information. Nicholas Carr argues that the constant stream of detailed facts and metrics that pervade our lives is changing our relationship to reality and ourselves. hedgehogreview.com/issues/in-need…

Vamos, Rafa Nadal!   As you get ready to graduate from tennis, I’ve got a few things to share before I maybe get emotional.   Let’s start with the obvious: you beat me—a lot. More than I managed to beat you. You challenged me in ways no one else could. On clay, it felt like I

We remember the American singer and guitarist Eva Cassidy (2 February 1963 - 2 November 1996) on what would have been her 62nd birthday! #Songbird

Norfolk Southern has told the N.C. Department of Transportation that the Old Fort Loops in McDowell County will be restored after Tropical Storm Helene. citizen-times.com/story/news/loc…

For a couple years now, I've said that Radiopaper is the sort of social media site we all ought to be using--a delightful blend of smart connection with a "snail mail" spirit. It lends itself to thoughtful conversation. It's fun to see it catching on. Join me over there!

Radiopaper is a new platform for interesting conversations. We don’t use algorithmic feeds to maximize engagement, and we don’t make money from ads.

for example, this response to @wbrafford's request to send up a certain sort of podcast listener

My friend William Brafford invited me to provide some book recommendations over on radiopaper. radiopaper.com/conversation/J…

Hello everyone! I just joined Radiopaper, a new social media site that is host to some of the most thoughtful and engaged conversations I've seen online - others you'll find on there include Christine Emba Zahra Hankir Bria Sandford Bhaskar Sunkara Shadi Hamid Leah Libresco Sargeant

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Over at Radiopaper, I’m selling customized cartoons for $20.