Uncommon Agency

Explorations of how to live, the limits of knowledge, our relationship with technology, and finding meaning in a confusing and noisy world. New pieces when they're ready.

A newsletter from author Steven Johnson exploring where good ideas come from—and how to keep them from turning against us.

The best literary and arts writing on the internet

Weekly art, writing, and creative inspiration from the author of Steal Like an Artist and other bestsellers.

cool but rude

A new media company built on the ideals that were once the bedrock of American journalism.

Supporting research on how ideology and policy contribute to social and scientific progress.

Essays for interesting people about talent, literature, and biography. "One of my favourite Substacks." Helen Lewis

P(A|B) = [P(A)*P(B|A)]/P(B), all the rest is commentary.

I read the internet, so you don’t have to.