Jonathan Wen
ResearchScribbles
TitleTypeReadDate
on whiplashA late-night text conversation about obsession, moral compasses, and the paradox of locus of control.
note2 minOct 2025
kill the scoreboardWhy prediction markets are quietly destroying our ability to imagine a different future.
essay7 minFeb 2026
prioritize the metaWhy the highest-order derivatives of progress dominate everything else over long time horizons.
essay6 minFeb 2026
recognize the gameWhy we shouldn't play the game we never chose to enter.
essay7 minFeb 2026
leave behind artifactsWhy documenting your non-linear journey matters.
essay3 minFeb 2026
collect orthogonal experiencesWhy the seemingly inefficient path of diverse experiences is optimal for building representational capacity.
essay3 minFeb 2026