With any luck, I’ve kept you on pins and needles for the last week and a half as I prepared you for the unveiling of the “Mystery Project,” or what I’m going to be doing with all the time I freed up from shutting down Cognitive Daily.
Although it will live forever on my server in a folder called “MysteryProject,” its public name is The Daily Monthly, and it’s now live.
The idea behind the site is pretty simple. Each month, I pick a new topic, and I write about it with the same care and attention I gave Cognitive Daily. I hope the site will appeal to a somewhat broader audience than CogDaily, and accordingly, I’ve adjusted the tone just a bit (don’t worry, it’s still going to be intelligent, thoughtful writing).
The posts will be a little more personal than CogDaily, and a little more journalistic. I’ll be conducting interviews and visiting the people and places I describe, just like a real reporter. But I’ll also do some reading and explaining of technical research papers, just like I did for CogDaily.
The first month’s topic is AIDS in America, and I’ll be following the story of Charles Roth, a long-time friend of mine who I just learned has been diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. I’ll also tell the stories of some dedicated people who are researching, treating, and trying to prevent HIV/AIDS. At this point, you might as well just head on over there. And make sure you check back every day.
Good luck with your new blogging endeavour. A very appealing concept that almost makes me jealous …