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The Smartest Dumb Newsletter You’ll Ever Read

Unreliable narration, pop culture dissection, and half-baked metaphors whose only flavor is yellow

Aug 29 •

From Concussions to Characters: Alex Muka’s Long Game

The CHOW Interview: A former college athlete turned software engineer opens up about discipline, doubt, and the decade-long journey to his debut novel.

Nov 21 •

The Only Constant Is Change—So I Take Notes

Fridge Philosophy: Curiosity, observation, and practice aren’t just habits—they’re how we stay human in an AI world.

Nov 14 •

Capitol Rookie: Truth, Trauma, and the Byline

In this finale, a journalist survives murder, scandal, and betrayal—but the biggest story leaves him questioning everything, including himself.

Nov 7 •

Bonus Halloween Fiction: Tintsy

In a cluttered apartment turned makeshift lab, one brilliant idea becomes a terrifying mistake - and it's hungry.

Oct 31 •

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