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.
5 Naval Quotes: How His Practical Philosophy Can Change Lives
A deep dive into five inspiring quotes by Naval Ravikant. How does his practical philosophy translate to lasting change?
The Feynman Technique 2.0: How to Level Up Your Learning
A deep dive into the Feynman Technique, a method designed to learn through teaching. How can we upgrade it with a few teaching principles?
25 More Interesting Concepts to Help You Make Sense of the World
A collection of 25 interesting concepts on critical thinking, human nature and more. Make better sense of the world one idea at a time.
11 Inspirational Stories With a Moral Everyone Should Know
A collection of some of the most thought-provoking fables, parables and other stories with a moral. What do they mean to you?
6 Detailed Test-Taking Strategies on How to Do Well in Exams
A comprehensive guide on test-taking strategies. Succeed in assessments by seeing the world through your teacher’s eyes.
