Archive - Everything Is Amazing

Why It Might Not Sink In Until You've Written It Down

Typing isn't all that, if you want to actually *remember* anything.

Feb 18, 2024 •

Walking The Great Mountain Trail Of Deep Time

It's certainly the hike of a lifetime. But is it even *possible*?

Jan 4, 2023 •

Thanks But I'll Walk, Scotty

On Star Trek's horrifying transporters - and why Nature just wants to have fun.

Feb 3 •

How I Learned To Read Books Again

Some (hopefully!) practical tips.

Oct 17, 2023 •

A Beginner's Guide To Slowing Down Time

Could we ever experience the world the way birds do?

Apr 8 •

Nothing Lies Like Your Own Memory

"[False memories] can be experienced with a great deal of emotion, even though they’re false..."

Sep 30, 2024 •

Why It's Great News That The Earth Sucks

Okay, not "sucks", I really mean "gravitational pull" - look, it's late and I needed a headline, okay?

Jun 20, 2023 •

How To Remember Every Day Of Your Life

But would you even want to?

Aug 25, 2024 •

Europe's Lost World (And The Megaflood That Ended It)

The ultimate Trip To The Seaside Where Everything Went Wrong.

Apr 2, 2022 •

20,000, Somehow: Some Clueless But Enthusiastic Creative Advice

Four more ideas from 2.5 years of this newsletter.

Sep 25, 2023 •

In Search Of A Flood Like No Other

"Zanclean Megaflood? What's that, a glam-rock band?"

Feb 23, 2022 •

How To Thoroughly Walk Home

A Big Amazing Read challenge.

May 14, 2024 •

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