Posts on critical thinking covering analytical techniques, mental models, logical fallacies, cognitive biases, rhetoric and more.
An exploration of the Four Stages of Competence, a learning model that details how we progress from mindless ignorance to effortless mastery.
A collection of informal fallacies, argumentative errors that put appearance over substance. Know thy true Scotsman and avoid the Pooh-Pooh.
Explore my reading list with the most insightful books on critical thinking, decision-making, practical philosophy, mental models and more.
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A deep dive into the Feynman Technique, a method designed to learn through teaching. How can we upgrade it with a few teaching principles?
A collection of 25 interesting concepts on critical thinking, human nature and more. Make better sense of the world one idea at a time.
Part 2 of a comprehensive guide on how to do well in exams. Succeed in any assessment by seeing the world through your teacher’s eyes.
Part 1 of my comprehensive guide on how to do well in tests. Succeed in assessments by seeing the world through your teacher’s eyes.
A reflection on Mill’s Trident as coined by free speech advocate Greg Lukianoff. Is it the best of all arguments on freedom of speech?
A brief look at three ideas on independent thought: Thinking for Yourself, Motivated Reasoning and the Problems with Overthinking.
An exploration of The Mind Collection Model, my personal interpretation of a mental model designed to help us navigate the known unknowns.
Chris Meyer
I'm a writer, analyst and teacher with over 15 years of experience and a background in the military, martial arts and failing at things. I enjoy exploring new ideas and making them more accessible.