Making Cocktails in Quarantine: Online Cocktail Builder
In quarantine, it can be a struggle to make a decent cocktail. You may have limited options in your home and many ingredients may be out of stock at the grocery store. I recently came across an online cocktail builder that lets you input the ingredients that you have on hand and spits out a list of cocktails you can make.
Read MoreMachine Gun Kelly Quarantine Covers
Over the past couple of weeks, Machine Gun Kelly has released three covers: Misery Business by Paramore, Champagne Supernova by Oasis, and Smoke and Drive by Mike Posner. Whatever you think of Machine Gun Kelly, he’s making the most of the quarantine by experimenting with sound, changing settings (He’s recorded in a pool hall, car, and bathroom), and pushing the boundaries of his voice. I love it. Take a listen to all three below:
Read MoreSome Good News with John Krasinski: A Zoom Surprise
John Krasinski is back at it with the second episode of his new series Some Good News. The title promises a surprise, and what a surprise it is. Tune in below for some smiles:
Read MoreAshley Matthews (Riley Reid) & Eric Weinstein on The Portal
The following is a podcast conversation between Eric Weinstein and Ashley Matthews (aka Riley Reid) covering the unfair business practices that pornstars face, the reverse wage gap in porn, and how erotic arts can encourage body positivity. I really enjoyed this episode and hope you do too:
Read MoreSimulating An Epidemic (from 3Blue1Brown)
The following is a simulation of how a disease spreads in an epidemic, similar to what we are witnessing with the pattern of COVID-19:
Read MoreSam Harris' Mushroom Trip
The following is a video of Sam Harris sharing the details of his most recent mushroom trip (5 grams of dried mushrooms):
Read MoreSamuel L. Jackson Says Stay the F**k at Home
In the following video, Samuel L. Jackson tells people why they should ‘Stay The F*ck Home’ in an effort to spread good information and raise money for Feeding America:
Read MoreSome Good News with John Krasinski
The following clip is the first video in a series called ‘Some Good News’ where John Krasinski shares….(wait for it) Good News! I had a blast watching this clip and it brought a well-needed smile to my face. In a mainstream media world dominated by fear-inducing content, this show is a great change of pace. Thanks John:
Read MoreMy Experience Dating A Gorgeous Woman (from Dating Advice Reddit Page)
The following is a post written by PatrickB86 on the Dating Advice subreddit discussing his time dating a beautiful girl and how they drifted apart:
Read MoreKeeping The Faith In Humanity: A Letter From E.B. White
The following is a letter written by acclaimed author E.B. White (published in Letters of Note) replying to Mr. Nadeau, a man who expressed his lack of faith in humanity:
Read MoreDOSED, A Documentary About Magic Mushrooms & Addiction: Official Trailer
The following is the trailer of a documentary called DOSED which follows the story of a woman who turns to magic mushrooms in order to battle anxiety, depression, and opioid addiction. I watched the documentary last night and was blown away at this woman’s story and the power of mushrooms. Check out the trailer below:
Read MoreThe Secret To Desire In A Long Term Relationship | Esther Perel (TED Talk)
“Everywhere where romanticism has entered, there seems to be a crisis of desire.”
Read MoreThe Exploration-Exploitation Dilemma
The following is an excerpt from a study titled ‘The Exploration Exploitation Dilemma: A Multidisciplinary Framework:
Read MoreThe Drive: Comprehending The Crisis and Managing Our Emotions (with Sam Harris)
The following is a podcast conversation between Peter Attia and Sam Harris addressing the power of mindfulness and meditation in times of uncertainty, why comparing coronavirus to the flu is a bad comparison, and the outlook for places like New York City:
Read MoreHow To Have Amazing Sex While Quarantining
The following is an excerpt from a blog post by Jordan Gray on how to have great sex during quarantine in a safe, healthy manner:
Read MoreLockdown, A Poem by Fr. Richard Hendrick
The following is a poem titled ‘Lockdown’ by Fr. Richard Henrick OFM (Order of Friars Minor) published on March 13th, 2020. I discovered this poem in Tim Ferriss’ Five Bullet Friday newsletter:
Read MoreRuss Roberts and Tyler Cowen on COVID-19: Conversations with Tyler
The following is a podcast conversation between Tyler Cowen and Russ Roberts discussing the adjustment to social distancing, the implications for the upcoming election, private versus public responses to the pandemic, and more:
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