These are essays I've bookmarked over time that have in some way influenced my thinking. I generally enjoy pieces with insights on research methodology, continuous learning, and technological progress.
Some recommendations (some short, some verbose, some popular, some lesser-read) are compiled below:
Observations from MIT's best neuroscience lab
Arm Yourself with Specific Knowledge
Define Optimism as Human Capital
Pessimism of the Intellect, Optimism of the Will
Underrated reasons to be thankful
The Fable of the Dragon-Tyrant
The Parable of Predict-O-Matic