David Friedlander's Brief

Seriously, F#ck Substack, Y Combinator, and a Lot of Other Stuff

Doing my small part to undermine platform profiteers and generally evil people.

Aug 27, 2024 • 

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July 2024

Happy Birthday, Finn

A note to my best buddy on his 12th birthday.

Jul 18, 2024 • 

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The Denial of Death

Or why Joe Biden isn't a Buddhist.

Jul 1, 2024 • 

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May 2024

Faster, Stronger, Bolder

Updates on matters concerning real estate and road racing.

May 24, 2024 • 

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On Medium High

An update on stuff I've been working on.

May 8, 2024 • 

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April 2024

On Israel, Columbia University, New York City, and Complexity

If you can make a stink there, you can make a stink anywhere.

Apr 29, 2024 • 

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How Modern America is Optimized for Loneliness, Misery, and Poor Health

Recent research suggests the American pursuits of life, liberty, and happiness have been displaced by the imposition of loneliness, misery, and the…

Apr 19, 2024 • 

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Sure, Let’s Focus on Squatters, Not Vacant Real Estate and Systemic Poverty

Some thoughts about recent headlines about a supposed squatting epidemic.

Apr 11, 2024 • 

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March 2024

Thoughts On Israel, Part II

What and why is it?

Mar 19, 2024 • 

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February 2024

Pretty F#cking Far From Okay

And that's okay.

Feb 26, 2024 • 

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We Should Really Hang Out More Often

The diminished value or hanging out in person, and the corresponding loss of spaces to hang in, is a very big deal.

Feb 21, 2024 • 

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The Presidential Joke

Last of a ragged house long bereft of leadership.

Feb 19, 2024 • 

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