Integral Review

Welcome to my personal blog! I use it to share what I'm currently learning or thinking about, usually on topics related to technology, business, and health.

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A principled approach to when businesses should or shouldn't engage in politics

January 11, 2024
Politics will tend to creep into businesses if we let it, but is that a problem? How should we think about the relationship between corporations and activism? This article tries to define a principled and universalist framework to decide when a business should engage in politics.

There’s no problem: Understanding and dealing with stress

January 07, 2024
Using insights for stoicism and mindfulness to remove stress from one's life.

Optimizing for Feet Health and Function

July 30, 2023
An overview of how modern footwear might hurt your feet in the long run and what improvements you can make. We discuss toe boxes, toe spacers, zero-drop shoes, barefoot shoes, and more.

Nutri-Score: A (Potentially Dangerous) Disappointment

April 15, 2022
The Nutri-Score has gained popularity and now appears in France, Spain, Belgium, and Germany. The idea is sound: Indicate if products are broadly good or bad for your health. In this article, I look at some nonsensical scores and try to understand what has gone wrong.

A system to be calm

December 29, 2019
Our default approach to productivity is to think of increasing our output. How can we avoid distractions? The afternoon slump? Need less sleep?