A History of Medieval Arabs
Rooted in a rich history—spanning the intricate and well-worn streets of Alexandria to the vastness of the Arab world—
Scholarship, Statesmanship, and Meritocracy in the Medieval Islamicate World
The power transition from the Seljuks to the Mamluks is a captivating tale of scholarship, intrigue, and political maneuvering. It marks a significant chapter in Medieval history, where empires rose and fell, leaving a mark on global intellectual history and culture.
On Intentionality
The passing of a year is a special occasion on which to reflect on our fleeting lives. As we encounter the closing of a cycle, we’re given a chance to consider how we live and what we value with a more complete perspective.
Portfolio Management
Portfolio management is the art and the science of investing in worthwhile opportunities to maximize returns and minimize risks simultaneously. It requires developing a sustainable, adaptable worldview and understanding of human nature and its activities on both micro and macro scales.
The Monomyth and the Peter Principle
Progress is anything but straightforward or automatic. It requires us to acknowledge our human limitations, the value of cyclical behavior, and adaptation to irregularity. In this article, we analyze models for progress and how we can achieve self-improvement.
Programming Evolution
On Asynchronous Programming, Uncertainty, and Monad Comprehensions
Of Machines and Men
From Mathematical Formalism to Artificial Intelligence
Randy Pausch: The Dying Professor who Showed us How to Live
When Randy Pausch found out he had terminal cancer, he gave one last lecture about achieving childhood dreams and enabling the dreams of others. It became a tribute to a life well-lived even if it didn’t include graying with his wife and watching his kids grow up.
The Rosie Project and the Science Behind Long Lasting Relationships
Can opposites attract? Or is such a romantic arrangement confined to authors’ fantasies? In this article, we investigate this question a little deeper by weaving modern research on long-lasting marriage with the story of a fictional couple, Don and Rosie.
Wittgenstein’s Promise: Fulfilling Conversations
Wittgenstein is considered the most influential philosopher in the 1900s. In this article, we study some of his theories about language and reveal secrets for more fulfilling conversations.
