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What to Do When Life Shows Up Uninvited

On April 26, 2026April 26, 2026 By Steve SampsonIn Musings2 Comments

Take a moment to appreciate the pinafores and listen to the lollygags.

Why Does Rage Bait Work?

On December 22, 2025 By Steve SampsonIn MusingsLeave a comment

No one wants to be mad all the time. So why does social media constantly tempt us with rage bait? And why do we consistently bite?

How Do You Stay Hopeful?

On October 12, 2025 By Steve SampsonIn MusingsLeave a comment

The philosopher Ernst Bloch argued that hope is woven into the fabric of reality. Here’s a brief look at his big ideas, plus prompts to get you thinking and writing (hopefully).

Why ChatGPT Cheats at Chess—And Why that May Be Super Important for the Future of AI

On September 27, 2025September 24, 2026 By Steve SampsonIn MusingsLeave a comment

Turns out being long on language but short on world models could be a big problem.

What I Learned When Dad Was Dying

On July 20, 2025 By Steve SampsonIn Musings1 Comment

Paying attention to what matters most is harder than ever—and just as important as it always has been.

10,000 Miles and One

On February 22, 2021February 23, 2021 By Steve SampsonIn Formative Memories5 Comments

Reflections on the journey of one man's best friend.

Keep Bending Toward Justice and Truth

On August 4, 2019January 16, 2021 By Steve SampsonIn MusingsLeave a comment

Some simple things you can do to make the world better.

Cheating Success

On March 26, 2019March 26, 2019 By Steve SampsonIn Fatherly Advice2 Comments

Real success is about building a better self, which is why you really can't cheat at it.

Living with the Never-Ending Litany of Need

On March 9, 2019March 26, 2019 By Steve SampsonIn Fatherly Advice1 Comment

Having a long to-do list has its pros and cons.

From Luke Skywalker to Barney Busrider to … ?

On February 9, 2019February 9, 2019 By Steve SampsonIn Formative Memories2 Comments

Reflections on the characters I’ve been, and the one I’m still becoming.

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