Eric Athas

If you think this is boring, it's only going to get worse

Why the last part of a mundane task is painful, and how to trick yourself into hating it less.

Aug 10 • 

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July 2025

15 books that will get you thinking

From how to make choices, to the science behind addiction, to time management, and more.

Jul 13 • 

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February 2025

You don't have to read this

“Treat your to-read pile like a river, not a bucket.”

Feb 16 • 

Eric Athas

It will take longer than you think

What will? Work assignments. Construction projects. Missions to Mars.

Feb 2 • 

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January 2025

Does this color make you crave junk food?

It may in certain contexts, but not in others. Allow me to explain.

Jan 19 • 

Eric Athas

Time for a psychological do-over

The start of a new year (and other new beginnings) offer the useful perception of a clean slate.

Jan 5 • 

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December 2024

New things I learned in 2024

Including cyborgs, cobras, and something called the next effect.

Dec 22, 2024 • 

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The wrong way to avoid boredom

When you switch from video to video, you may be making yourself more bored, according to research.

Dec 9, 2024 • 

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I can't stop thinking about subtraction

The surprisingly simple strategy that changed how I approach things at work and home.

Dec 1, 2024 • 

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November 2024

Does AI make us love handcrafted things?

Or, more generally, the "old" ones?

Published on The Intelligent Friend • Nov 24, 2024

Managing tech overload at work

The more we innovate, the more new things we end up juggling.

Nov 17, 2024 • 

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A few things to think about in an election

From how future possibilities can make you feel about the present to tips for escaping the noise.

Nov 3, 2024 • 

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