The Pygmalion Effect: How to Unleash the Power of Expectations
A reflection on the Pygmalion Effect, a phenomenon that demonstrates how high expectations can boost individual performance.
50 Unbelievable Facts & Anecdotes About Me (And One Untruth)
A collection of 50 random, witty, dark and generally unbelievable facts and anecdotes about me. I snuck in one untruth.
11 Philosophical Razors to Simplify Your Life
A collection of eleven philosophical razors; principles that can simplify your life by getting rid of useless or unlikely explanations.
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.
The Fisher Protocol: How to Prevent Disastrous Decisions
A reflection on the Fisher Protocol, a barbaric method to prevent nuclear war by making the decision more real than anyone would want to.
12 Short Anecdotes That Entertain and Enlighten
A collection of short anecdotes, simple entertaining or enlightening narratives to add to your storytelling repertoire.
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.
Trolley Problem Meme: 9 Witty Variations of the Ethical Dilemma
A collection of nine variations of the famous Trolley Problem Meme, an ethical dilemma about making the best bad choice.
Münchhausen Trilemma: A Truth That Changes Everything
A reflection on the Münchhausen Trilemma, a thought experiment about proving the truth that can be applied to the meaning of life.
13 Legendary Adages With Meanings Everyone Should Know
A collection of memorable adages and their meanings; wise sayings, laws and principles that express a philosophical truth about life.
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.
Orwell’s Writing Rules: How to Write With Clarity
A reflection on George Orwell’s writing rules; six informal guidelines to think clearly and avoid producing meaningless drivel.
12+1 Thought-Provoking Quotes I Keep Thinking About
A collection of a dozen thought-provoking quotes, ideas that will prompt you go live in a cave and reflect on them for the next 10 years.
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.
