Dan Reardon
I write essays here. Broadly at the intersection of philosophy and technology, but really about whatever piques my interest. It’s my attempt to better understand the world.

Latest Essays

Feb
16
Intelligence vs. Intellectual Work

Intelligence vs. Intellectual Work

Intelligence is just potential. Intellectual work allows you to fulfill that potential.
1 min read
Jan
18
Career Advice for My 20-Year-Old Self

Career Advice for My 20-Year-Old Self

When I was about to graduate from college, I was terrified.
8 min read
Dec
13
Things You're Allowed to Do

Things You're Allowed to Do

Giving you permission to do things you may not have been aware are possible.
3 min read
Dec
07
Links: October–November 2023

Links: October–November 2023

The best things I read over the past two months.
5 min read
Dec
05
Book Review: The Laws of Trading

Book Review: The Laws of Trading

Lessons from trading applied to our everyday lives.
24 min read
Dec
04
New blog adventures await!

New Blog, Who Dis

A fresh new look for the blog.
2 min read
Sep
12
Los Angeles

Los Angeles

The absurdity of Southern California.
4 min read
Apr
28
Simple Ways to Maximize Charitable Donations

Simple Ways to Maximize Charitable Donations

Tax strategies for normal folks.
3 min read
Mar
23
Cracks in Reality

Cracks in Reality

Silicon Valley Bank, the upcoming financial crisis, and a Fourth Turning.
9 min read
Mar
02
What I’ve Been Doing Instead of Writing

What I’ve Been Doing Instead of Writing

An update as to why this blog hasn't been refreshed in several months.
2 min read