The Mind Collection | How to Think for Yourself

Cargo Cults: How to Fail Your Way to Success

A reflection on the peculiar phenomenon of Cargo Cults, a belief that things of value can be obtained through mere mimicry.

Revisit the critical thinking, philosophy and storytelling posts of the past with The Mind Collection Quiz #13

An exploration of the power of good questions and five ways to ask them. From Story-eliciting Questions to the Columbo Method.

A reflection on Cobra Effects and how fateful interventions and perverse incentives can lead to unintended negative consequences.

A collection of eleven relatable writing quotes that prove we’re not alone in our pursuit to unlock the secrets to the perfect paragraph.

Explore a selection of my reading list with insightful books on critical thinking, decision-making, philosophy, storytelling and more.

An exploration of the Law of Unintended Consequences, an adage about undesirable or unexpected side-effects of our life’s decisions.

A blatantly biased review of NordVPN, a service that adds extra layers of cyber security and privacy. If we avoid the Peltzman Effect.

A collection of ten storytelling tropes; recurring themes, plot elements or symbolisms that help move a narrative along without us noticing.

Revisit the critical thinking, philosophy and storytelling posts of the past with The Mind Collection Quiz #12

A deep dive into Premortem Analysis, a technique designed to foresee spectacular failures before they happen.