Alex MacCaw

Among the world's rich countries, Americans are the most likely to say their healthcare system needs fundamental change.

Over the past few months, I’ve rediscovered my love for building software.

At first, it sounds obvious: if we want to save the planet, we should do less.

AGI is coming—whether we’re ready or not.

I've been staying with my friend Matt Mochary at his house in Hawaii for the last few days.

I wrote this essay several years ago to document my experiences with the psychedelic 5-MeO-DMT, also known as "The Toad."

We live in an age of extreme abundance compared to our ancestors.

How is knowledge created?

Humans, by nature, seem to be drawn to pessimism.

So much for regular posting!

Technology's ability to improve lives and alleviate suffering is undeniable.

One of the most difficult concepts to grasp is the idea that free will, the cornerstone of our human experience, might be nothing more than an illusion.

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Welcome to Captain's Log by Alex MacCaw.

May you live in interesting times, goes the ancient Chinese proverb.