13 Truths About Lying
From Pinocchio to Paltering. A collection of truths about lying; ideas and concepts on the sometimes sinister art of not telling the truth.
Critical Thinking
Posts on critical thinking covering analytical techniques, mental models, logical fallacies, cognitive biases, writing and more
12 Writing Tips That Make You a Better Writer
A collection of writing tips that make you a better writer; from the importance of leaving polite society to forgetting about publishing.
26 Powerful Critical Thinking Quotes
A collection of quotes about critical thinking that illustrate the elusive concept of cognition and metacognition.
Pournelle’s Iron Law of Bureaucracy and Government Dysfunction
A reflection on Pournelle’s Iron Law of Bureaucracy applied to Utopia, an Australian comedy-drama about government dysfunction.
5 Structured Analytic Techniques for Better Decision-Making
A deep-dive into Structured Analytic Techniques; methodical approaches to improving the quality of your thinking and decision-making.
Gell-Mann Amnesia Effect: Why You Shouldn’t Trust the Media
A reflection on the Gell-Mann Amnesia Effect, a phenomenon about hopelessly inaccurate news sources and our tendency to trust them anyway.
5 More Decision Heuristics Everyone Should Know
A collection of five more decision heuristics, mental shortcuts that allow for quick and efficient decision-making.
How to Pass the Ideological Turing Test
A reflection on the Ideological Turing Test and the question how you can mimic your opponent’s arguments so they think you’re one of them.
How to Ask Bad Questions: 5 Questions to Avoid
A collection of bad questions we should know when to avoid or be able to identify when confronted. It all depends on what side we’re on.
Baloney Detection Kit: How to Think Sceptically and Bust Bullshit
An exploration of Carl Sagan’s Baloney Detection Kit, a set of cognitive tools to help you think sceptically and bust bullshit.
Spectrum Street Epistemology: How to Be Less Wrong
A reflection on Spectrum Street Epistemology, a non-confrontational way to better understand why we believe the things we believe.
Thinking Models: 5 Little-Known Concepts to Navigate the World
A reflection on five thinking models to help you navigate the world of problem-solving and decision-making. If you know their limitations.
Red Team Analysis: How to Think Like Your Opponent
A reflection on Red Team Analysis, a technique used to see the world through the eyes of your counterparts in order to outsmart them.
7 Productivity Hacks I Use to Overcome Writer’s Block
A collection of seven strategies I personally use to overcome writer’s block. From unleashing my inner toddler to shaving a yak.
50 Most Interesting Ideas and Concepts (100th Newsletter Special)
A collection of 50 interesting ideas and concepts on critical thinking, philosophy & decision-making from my 3 Ideas in 2 Minutes newsletter.
