Archive - The Vibes Project

I Feel Your Pain: The Magic of Mirror Neurons

How the discovery of mirror neurons changed how we think about human connection.

Jul 8 •

New Series: The Feeler Vibe

Learn about the human trait of high sensitivity and why it matters.

Jul 1 •

June 2025

Project Reset: Meet the Four Vibes

A new, more focused approach to vibes and how I'll use them in the future.

Jun 24 •

The Natural Vibe

A summary of the vibe formerly known as coolness.

Jun 24 •

The Analyst Vibe

A summary of the vibe formerly known as nerdiness.

Jun 24 •

How Do We Know Our Brains Are Different?

Behind the scenes, your brain is reacting to the world in ways you can't see.

Jun 10 •

Why Am I Like This?

How science has helped solve the mystery of why we are the way we are.

Jun 3 •

May 2025

Cilantro, Authenticity, and Your Brain

What if our differences are more authentic than they appear?

May 27 •

Aphantasia and the Difference Between Us

How a scientific discovery changed how I understand my wife and myself. 3 minute read.

May 20 •

The Big Idea: Your Vibe Score

A quick look at where this project is going (3 minute read)

May 14 •

Making Vibes Real

What are the human qualities we've covered so far? 3 minute read.

May 7 •

April 2025

Takeaways: Welcome to the Nerdiverse Series

What did we learn about the qualities of nerds and nerdiness?

Apr 23 •

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