4 stories tagged essays, newest first.
477 points by beyarkay | 358 comments
Blog essay explaining why common beliefs about fixing bugs in regular software don't apply to AI systems like ChatGPT, aimed at technical readers.
487 points by urs | 211 comments
Paul Graham's July 2024 essay distinguishing persistence from obstinacy and arguing they are different kinds of behavior.
357 points by Luc | 110 comments
Essay by Henrik Karlsson on Escaping Flatland about using writing as a tool for thinking, Part 1: The thought behind the thought.
872 points by razin | 370 comments
Paul Graham's July 2023 essay offering a cross-field guide to doing great work, starting with choosing work that matches aptitude and deep interest.