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      MARIA POPOVA

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*SURI*

*All about Maria Popova and her wonderful newsletter, The Marginalian, please!*

*Meta AI*

 Maria Popova is the founder and editor of The Marginalian, a website and newsletter that explores a wide range of topics, including literature, science, art, philosophy, and poetry ¹. Born in Bulgaria, Popova moved to the United States at 19 and began her website as an email to friends in 2006, initially calling it Brain Pickings ¹.

Over time, Brain Pickings evolved into The Marginalian, a name that reflects Popova's interest in exploring the margins of human thought and experience. The website and newsletter feature Popova's insightful writings on various subjects, as well as her curated selection of interesting articles, books, and ideas.

Popova's work on The Marginalian has been widely praised for its intellectual curiosity, creativity, and emotional depth. She has written for various publications, including The New York Times, The Guardian, and The Atlantic, and has authored several books, including "Figuring" and "A Velocity of Being" ².

One of the distinctive features of The Marginalian is its commitment to remaining free and ad-free, relying on patronage from readers to sustain its operations ¹. Popova's dedication to her work and her community of readers has created a unique and valued resource for those interested in exploring the intersections of art, science, and philosophy.

Key Features of The Marginalian:

- *Interdisciplinary approach*: Exploring connections between literature, science, art, philosophy, and poetry

- *Curated content*: Popova's selection of interesting articles, books, and ideas

- *In-depth essays*: Popova's thoughtful writings on various subjects

- *Ad-free and free*: Relies on patronage from readers to sustain operations

- *Community-driven*: Fosters a community of readers who share interests in art, science, and philosophy

*SURI*

 Many thanks!

*Meta AI*

It was a pleasure to share information about Maria Popova and The Marginalian. Her work is truly inspiring, and the newsletter is a treasure trove of knowledge and insights. If you have any more questions or topics you'd like to explore, feel free to ask!

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Wikipedia on Maria Popova:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maria_Popova