Second Glance
For readers who think twice. Essays on culture, curiosity, and all the things hidden in plain sight.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 39 | Founded | a year ago | Last Issue | 3 months ago |
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Why We Love to Talk About Love
Imagine it’s Valentine’s Day.
Everywhere you look, offline or online, whether you want to watch a movie or reserve a table at a restaurant, everything seems to be brimming with a specific kind of positivity and joy.
If you think...
Why We Miss Depth More Than Happiness
Have you ever thought, “This should feel right, but something is off”? You cannot quite name it, but the feeling persists.
Today, everything is comfortable. Yet, there is a vague, persistent flatness that does not want to go away. We live...
Can True Originality Even Exist?
Did you ever wonder if true originality exists? And if so, where does it come from? Is its source endless, or is it finite? Can anyone be original, or is it reserved for a handful of people? Are original ideas born from talent, circumstance...
25 Things I‘ve learned in 2025
These were originally part of my Advent Calendar series, but I wanted to share them together here as well, especially for anyone who didn’t get a chance to see them.
- Just do it. Literally.
(Please do the thing you thought of...
My Annotated Reading List For 2026
Hello and welcome!
I’m aware that this is not one of my usual posts, but I wanted to take a moment to share a glimpse of my reading plans for 2026.
I would love to know what you plan to read. Do you have any recommendations? Please feel...
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A newsletter for people who can’t stop seeing patterns in everything (including this bio).
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