The Law of Unintended Consequences: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
An exploration of the Law of Unintended Consequences, an adage about undesirable or unexpected side-effects of our life’s decisions.
10 Storytelling Tropes You Didn’t Know You Knew
A collection of ten storytelling tropes; recurring themes, plot elements or symbolisms that help move a narrative along without us noticing.
Premortem Analysis: How to Anticipate Failure
A deep dive into Premortem Analysis, a technique designed to foresee spectacular failures before they happen.
Grammarly Premium Review 2026: Pros & Cons of Assisted Writing
A review of Grammarly Premium, a proofreader that can take your writing to the next level. If you know the pros and cons of assisted writing.
5 Zen Stories Worth Contemplating for Years (Or Not at All)
A collection of five intriguing Zen stories that all come down to one crucial lesson: There’s really nothing to see here.
Chesterton’s Fence: How to Enact Change
A reflection on Chesterton’s Fence, a cautioning principle about reformers who fail to grasp the original purpose of an institution or law.
5 Books on Intelligence Analysis to Level Up Your Critical Thinking Skills
A collection of fascinating books on intelligence analysis, a field with a surprisingly rich literature about critical thinking.
Atwood’s Duck: How to Achieve Perfection
A reflection on Atwood’s Duck, a cunning manoeuvre to keep a manager from making unnecessary changes to a project. But it’s not without risk.
David Sedaris MasterClass Review: My Top 5 Lessons Learned
A review of the David Sedaris MasterClass on storytelling & humour. Elevate your writing skills with the author of ‘Me Talk Pretty One Day’.
18 Intriguing German Words With Deep Philosophical Undertones
A list of German words and their deeper philosophical meanings. Find your Daseinsberechtigung by posing the Gretchenfrage.
How to Get Better at Writing in 7+1 Steps
A guide on how to get better at writing. Learn how to balance the contradictory demands of making good writing seem effortless.
5 Books on Critical Thinking to Help You Develop a Reflective Mind
A collection of some of the most insightful books on critical thinking. How can we improve the quality of our reasoning?
Four Stages of Competence: How We Learn New Skills
An exploration of the Four Stages of Competence, a learning model that details how we progress from mindless ignorance to effortless mastery.
Informal Fallacies: 11 Argumentative Errors Worth Avoiding
A collection of informal fallacies, argumentative errors that put appearance over substance. Know thy true Scotsman and avoid the Pooh-Pooh.
St George in Retirement Syndrome: How to Know When to Quit?
A reflection on St George in Retirement Syndrome, a sneaky condition that can make us addicted to solving increasingly trivial problems.
