Archive - Rick Manelius's Newsletter

July 2025

What I’m Reading: Evidence That Demands a Verdict

Disclaimer: If you’re allergic to discussions about religion or “God” (whatever definition), feel free to skip this.

Jul 27 •

Learn Kung Fu or Forget How to Walk: AI's Double-Edged Promise

Consider the two iconic scenes from two iconic movies.

Jul 20 •

Quantum Leaps vs Compound Effort

I'd like to walk you through a thought experiment.

Jul 13 •

The User Experience of You

Question: What version of you will people experience today?

Jul 6 •

June 2025

What’s the difference between free and $0.01?

Jun 29 •

Nailing the Moment That a Trend Emerges

Three weeks ago, something hit me.

Jun 22 •

"But Everybody Already Knows This!"

What's the opposite of Imposter Syndrome?

Jun 15 •

Vitamins and Dunkin Donuts

There's a mantra in my wife's nutritionist community:

Jun 8 •

What I'm Reading: Reframe Your Brain by Scott Adams

First, it's sad to hear that our beloved Dilbert Comic Creator has stage 4 cancer (it has metastasized into his bone marrow).

Jun 1 •

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