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What makes a Substack a “bestseller”?

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I believe 100 paid subscribers

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Great to hear what’s been going on Alex. Looking forward to all three topics/essays you’re working on. One of Sasha Chapin’s recent pieces piqued my interest in predictive processing and I want to know more. Always enjoy the way you break these things down.

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This gets pretty technical, but Shamil is a good guy to listen to on this subject: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkH-7gZnrr4

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P.S. I did give up social media and that undeniably came at a cost. It was worth it at the time but now I’m nervously looking for a strategy to get back in, to get the useful, without adverse consequences

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I feel you on that man, it enormously beneficial for the mental clarity and wellbeing, but then it does take time to yet again "build momentum" and get used to the algorithms and snark and more. As I return my intentions are to have fun and remember none of it matters

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I loved reading this update, Alex! I'm so inspired by the work you're doing.

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Thank you so much, Julia, this is so nice to hear.

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