3 Ideas in 2 Minutes on Paradoxical Situations
A brief look at examples of paradoxical situations. Catch-22, Kafka Trap and a method designed to see through them all.
Books
Posts featuring books on critical thinking, philosophy, decision-making, storytelling and more
The Ship of Theseus: How to Solve the Paradox of Who We Are
A reflection on the ship of Theseus, a thought experiment that raises an intriguing question about our identity and its evolution over time.
Waiting for Godot: When Tomorrow Never Comes
A reflection on Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot, a metaphor for an event that will in all likelihood definitely maybe happen.
Never Split the Difference: How to Negotiate Effectively in 2023
A review of Never Split The Difference, a besteller about the fine art of negotiation by former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss.
Chmess: How to Spot a Bullshit Job
A dive into Daniel Dennett’s Chmess and David Graeber’s equally pointless Bullshit Jobs. Can we make them solve each other?
Surreal Concepts of Time: How to Harness Eternity
A reflection on eternity and our subjective concepts of time. When our mind gets in the way of reality, a single moment can make a difference.
Chekhov’s Gun: How to Ruin a Story in a Perfect Way
Sometimes dramatic principles are most powerful when we ignore them. We find out how by looking down the barrel of Chekhov’s Gun.
