Welcome to I’ve Been Thinking…
I write about belief, empathy, work, politics, and what it actually means to stay kind and curious.
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Poverty Capitalism
The poor and the rich both respond rationally to the incentives of capitalism — but only one group gets applauded for it.
How the Internet Made Us Dumber (By Making Us Trust Too Much)
The internet didn’t make us stupid — it just made us lazy with who we trust. Maybe the next smart thing we can do is start trusting a little less, and learning a little more.
Math That Doesn’t Add Up
Maybe the real American dream isn’t owning a house or hitting six figures — it’s finally being paid what we’re worth, no matter what kind of work that is.
Who Can Actually Earn a Living Wage
Maybe the goal isn’t to prove we can survive harder than the next person — but to build a world where survival isn’t the measure of success at all.
Love Thy Neighbor: Choosing Hope Over Fear
It’s easy to say “love thy neighbor” until someone tells you who your neighbor can’t be.
Maybe faith was never the problem—maybe fear was.