Matt, you have once again done something exceptional. You have also assembled the strongest of teams. I say congratulations and best wishes. I look forward to seeing your next achievement.
Thanks for making a difference. I am opposed to so many of the ideas put forth in Aporia, but I never thought reading any of those ideas hurt me in any way. My own beliefs are better constructed now, and I am glad you have been bold in sharing ideas.
We absolutely must bring hereditarianism to the foreground, and I hope that as you leave Aporia, you are simply advancing another step on this line of attack. Luck be with ye.
I especially remember the article about Georgios. It was so well written and moving. Unfortunately it seems that wishing to forge an egalitarian society seems to mean dragging the most gifted down to the average, like in Kurt Vonnegut's short story, Harrison Bergeron.
By the way, about a year ago the British comedian and writer Simon Evans had a very similar experience to you i.e. he found out late in life that his father was a high IQ Jewish semen donor and that he has scores, perhaps hundreds (if I remember correctly) of half brothers and sisters that he previously had no idea existed. I found his interview on Triggernometry and an article about the revelation very interesting.
Aporia is one of the most consistently interesting Substacks around and Bo and Noah have a nice chemistry that is always enjoyable to listen to so I'm sure your baby is in good hands. Good luck with your future projects.
Yes - as mentioned previously, Harrison Bergeronism is well established. I thought of HB immediately as well! Envy, imo, deeply embedded at the highest and most intimate levels. And these days in our upside down world, where even pleasant features or markers of fitness and good health are denigrated, that clipping of genius is absolutely at issue.
This mag has been a happy, right-side-up find for me, so bravo and Godspeed!
I'm a grown up version of one of those creative, bookworm kids. I volunteered at my daughter's elementary school classes, where she was in what they down-dubbed the "Stretch" program. On day one I was tested. The first-grader asked me, " Do you like sirens?" I happily knew to reply, "Which ones? Do you mean those things atop police cars that go woo-woo or the women who sing to sailors so they crash and die?" I was in :)
This is one of my favorite Substacks no doubt. The well chosen name sounds imperial and its logo majestic. Yet, those aren't even its highest merit. Grateful you had the vision to launch such a gem!
Good luck in your other endeavors saar
Many thanks!
— Matt
Aporia is fantastic as evidenced by its quality and audience, and its legacy will impact many, many more over the coming years. Best of luck.
One can hope. Thank you!
— Matt
Matt, you have once again done something exceptional. You have also assembled the strongest of teams. I say congratulations and best wishes. I look forward to seeing your next achievement.
Thanks for making a difference. I am opposed to so many of the ideas put forth in Aporia, but I never thought reading any of those ideas hurt me in any way. My own beliefs are better constructed now, and I am glad you have been bold in sharing ideas.
Godspeed, may the Ancestors bless you and you claim your future.
We absolutely must bring hereditarianism to the foreground, and I hope that as you leave Aporia, you are simply advancing another step on this line of attack. Luck be with ye.
I especially remember the article about Georgios. It was so well written and moving. Unfortunately it seems that wishing to forge an egalitarian society seems to mean dragging the most gifted down to the average, like in Kurt Vonnegut's short story, Harrison Bergeron.
By the way, about a year ago the British comedian and writer Simon Evans had a very similar experience to you i.e. he found out late in life that his father was a high IQ Jewish semen donor and that he has scores, perhaps hundreds (if I remember correctly) of half brothers and sisters that he previously had no idea existed. I found his interview on Triggernometry and an article about the revelation very interesting.
Aporia is one of the most consistently interesting Substacks around and Bo and Noah have a nice chemistry that is always enjoyable to listen to so I'm sure your baby is in good hands. Good luck with your future projects.
Good luck and give me a shout if you fancy a game of golf!
Best of luck, and thank you for what you have built!
As we say in the Navy, Fairwinds, and following seas!
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For all the women here who will miss the sultry tones - good luck, but... we will miss you 😚😘
I wish I'd known about your admiration for Noam Chomsky before I subscribed. Would have saved me eighty bucks.
Yes - as mentioned previously, Harrison Bergeronism is well established. I thought of HB immediately as well! Envy, imo, deeply embedded at the highest and most intimate levels. And these days in our upside down world, where even pleasant features or markers of fitness and good health are denigrated, that clipping of genius is absolutely at issue.
This mag has been a happy, right-side-up find for me, so bravo and Godspeed!
I'm a grown up version of one of those creative, bookworm kids. I volunteered at my daughter's elementary school classes, where she was in what they down-dubbed the "Stretch" program. On day one I was tested. The first-grader asked me, " Do you like sirens?" I happily knew to reply, "Which ones? Do you mean those things atop police cars that go woo-woo or the women who sing to sailors so they crash and die?" I was in :)
Thanks for putting this great magazine together. The world needs truth. You'll be missed.
Best wishes for your future. Has your book been published?
Thanks! No, I got too tied up with Aporia stuff. Might one day send off the proposal or turn it into something else.
This is one of my favorite Substacks no doubt. The well chosen name sounds imperial and its logo majestic. Yet, those aren't even its highest merit. Grateful you had the vision to launch such a gem!
Thank you! As soon as I came up with the name, I changed it! One of those eureka moments!
Matt