BEYOND THE KNOWN · THE JOURNAL

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Essays, explainers, and thought experiments for the endlessly curious.

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Stories & Storytelling3 min read

An invented custom becomes visible when the person at the threshold has no way to comply.

Stories & Storytelling3 min read

A hidden answer can pull us through a plot. A changing understanding gives us a reason to think about it afterward.

Stories & Storytelling2 min read

Before explaining a civilization's history, find out who makes the tea.

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