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That 200,000 RMB in Your Bank Account? It’s a Birdcage. Watch Out.
05/10/2026
I’ll be upfront with you: I’ve got a strong bias here. You scrape and save for years, hit that 200,000 to 300,000 RMB mark in your bank account, and suddenly—you’re broke. Not in the literal sense, but in the “how the hell did I just blow through all that hard-earned money?” sense. Why does it […]
Three Things Parents Can Do to Help Teens Navigate Social Life
05/10/2026
It starts with a familiar scene. Your teenager comes home from school, tosses their backpack on the floor, and disappears into their room. You ask how their day was, and the answer is a grunt or a shrug. You know something’s wrong—maybe a friendship fell apart, maybe they were left out of a group chat, […]
How the Ceiling of Human Limits Gets Smashed Again and Again
05/10/2026
There’s a moment that still gives me chills every time I watch it. August 2009, Berlin. Usain Bolt crosses the 100-meter finish line in 9.58 seconds. Not just a world record, but a number that seemed pulled from science fiction. For decades, experts had argued the human body couldn’t go below 9.6 seconds. Too many […]
7 Notes from an Interview with the Founder of Lobster: The Most Important Thing in the AI Era Is Fun
05/10/2026
Not long ago, I came across a recorded conversation with the founder of a small AI company—let’s call him “Lobster” for now, because his handle in the developer community has been that for years, and the name stuck. The company builds consumer-facing AI tools, nothing like the giant foundation models. Think more like a chatbot […]
Your Car Should Cost Less Than 10% of Your Savings. Here’s Why.
05/10/2026
Someone asked me: “I’ve saved up 200,000 to 300,000 yuan. Should I buy a car in that range?” This kind of question is extremely personal. I can only give you my take. I am very biased. I classify cars as essentially optional. If you can avoid buying one, do it. If you absolutely must buy […]
Why Are Some Majors Expanding While Colleges Are Shutting Down?
05/10/2026
You’d think that when you hear about a wave of college closures—dozens every year, from small liberal arts schools to for-profit giants—the logical response would be for everyone to cut their programs, hunker down, and pray for survival. But that’s not what’s happening. In fact, some departments are not just surviving; they’re growing. Fast. According […]
Stop Feeling Sorry for Yourself: Your Emotional Energy Is the Only Thing That Matters
05/10/2026
I have a very biased take on this whole “don’t stress yourself into depression” thing. Here it is: most of what you’re anxious about right now is completely worthless. Not just overrated. Worthless. 俞敏洪 said something similar after watching friends around him drop dead or get seriously ill. He decided that after 60, he’s not […]
The Quiet Enemy of Your Best Work Isn’t Fatigue. It’s How You Work.
05/10/2026
We often talk about “occupational disease” as if it’s just a problem for people who lift heavy things or breathe in fumes. The assumption is that if you sit at a desk, you’re basically safe. But that misses the real story. The most common, and most insidious, workplace injury isn’t a slipped disk or carpal […]
Can Your Gut Bacteria Decide Who You Fall in Love With?
05/10/2026
We usually think of love as something that happens in the heart, or maybe in the brain. But what if your gut—specifically, the trillions of bacteria living inside it—has a say in the matter? It sounds like the setup for a quirky sci-fi plot, but scientists are starting to take the idea seriously. The research […]
The Biggest Drain on Adults: Obsessively Optimizing the Wrong Things
05/10/2026
Let’s start with a scene that might feel familiar. You’re a working professional with a packed schedule. You’ve invested hours in refining your note‑taking system, mastering the latest productivity app, and perfecting your morning routine. You’re constantly reading books and articles on how to get more done in less time. Yet somehow, your personal and […]

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