What to Do

Today's podcast covers:1. [What to Do](https://www.paulgraham.com/do.html)Welcome to Pocket to Podcast. Today we have 1 article covering the profound question, "What should one do?" Paul Graham, in his thought-provoking essay "What to Do," delves into a seemingly simple yet complex question: What should one do? This question, often asked by children before they learn to shy away from such broad inquiries, captivated Graham during his investigation into another topic. He believes that at its core, the answer involves helping people and taking care of the world. However, Graham goes further, proposing that making "good new things" is also essential.Graham asserts, "The most impressive thing humans can do is to think... And the best kind of thinking, or more precisely the best proof that one has thought well, is to make good new things." He argues that creating new things, in a broad sense, is a demonstration of high-quality thinking. This includes not only scientific discoveries but also new art and music, suggesting that making good new things is not limi...Generated by Pocket to Podcast