My September 2025 Reading List
Happy Fall! Here is what I read for the month of September.
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Gen Z is Switching to Analog
The film camera isn’t the only thing making a comeback. More people are reaching for pens, paper, and other analog tools as a way to step back from screens. Smartphones promised convenience but often leave us drained and distracted.
The Clash of Theories in the Post-Cold War Order
America, once the self-proclaimed embodiment of liberal democracy’s “final” triumph, now falters under the very forces of identity, culture, and conquest it believed itself beyond.
Three Books to Read During Chaotic Times
It’s no secret: the world is chaos right now. Throughout history, we’ve turned to books to find peace, clarity, and understanding. Here are my favorites
Installing KOReader on the PocketBook Verse Pro [2025]
How to install KOReader on the PocketBook Verse Pro 2025 for faster, smoother reading.
I Made my Phone Dumb.
The very first month that Instagram launched in the iPhone App Store, I was a user. It was a simple place for photographers to share their images. There was no such thing as Stories or a For You page. You simply followed the people you wanted to follow, used #hashtags to find other content like yours or what you were interested in, and that was it. You logged in once or twice a day, checked out some other photographers’ work, and moved on with your life. I immediately jumped on board and started posting my own photos from my old, used iPhone that didn’t have a cellular connection and only used Wi-Fi.
Bookshelf Tour—August 2025
From epic history to daring science fiction, here’s where my money’s been vanishing—one book at a time.
A Quiet Rebellion: Opting Out of Algorithmic Noise
From social media to family location tracking, I’m gradually replacing Big Tech services with self-hosted alternatives. Here’s why I’ve chosen to take control of my digital life—and how I’m doing it.
Essay: On Altruism
Stop treating life like a zero-sum game—someone else’s success doesn’t take anything away from you, and there’s plenty of room for everyone to thrive.
