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.
Posts that revolve around teaching, learning and education in general
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.
A collection of eleven philosophical razors; principles that can simplify your life by getting rid of useless or unlikely explanations.
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.
An exploration of Carl Sagan’s Baloney Detection Kit, a set of cognitive tools to help you think sceptically and bust bullshit.
A reflection on Spectrum Street Epistemology, a non-confrontational way to better understand why we believe the things we believe.
A reflection on Rapoport’s Rules. It’s the most effective way to criticise you’ve never tried (and probably for good reasons).
A collection of five practical philosophy books. Readings that are easily digestible and address life’s big questions.
A reflection on the Tenth Man Rule, a form of institutionalised devil’s advocacy. How can we benefit from a professional pain in the neck?
A dive into DODAR, a decision-making tool pilots use to handle the unexpected. What can we learn from those who fly and think for a living?
A reflection on Sherlock’s Mind Palace, a mnemonic technique popularised by the BBC series Sherlock. It’s surprisingly easy to build your own.
A little experiment with AI-generated ideas that should trigger the bullshit alarm of every independently-minded person.