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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.

A guide on how to get better at writing. Learn how to balance the contradictory demands of making good writing seem effortless.

A collection of some of the most insightful books on critical thinking. How can we improve the quality of our reasoning?

An exploration of the Four Stages of Competence, a learning model that details how we progress from mindless ignorance to effortless mastery.

A collection of informal fallacies, argumentative errors that put appearance over substance. Know thy true Scotsman and avoid the Pooh-Pooh.

A deep dive into five inspiring quotes by Naval Ravikant. How does his practical philosophy translate to lasting change?

A deep dive into the Feynman Technique, a method designed to learn through teaching. How can we upgrade it with a few teaching principles?

A comprehensive guide on test-taking strategies. Succeed in assessments by seeing the world through your teacher’s eyes.

A collection of investment quotes that are about more than just finance. Fom Warren Buffett to Nassim Taleb and Naval Ravikant.

A reflection on Mill’s Trident as coined by free speech advocate Greg Lukianoff. Is it the best of all arguments on freedom of speech?

An exploration of The Mind Collection Model, my personal interpretation of a mental model designed to help us navigate the known unknowns.

A reflection on the Circle of Competence and Naval Ravikant’s credo to escape competition through authenticity. Time to quit the rat race.

A reflection on mental shortcuts and how their misapplication can inhibit problem-solving or lead to poor decision-making.

An exploration of the Intelligence Cycle, a method analysts use to process raw data into actionable insights. Here’s how anyone can use it.

Tackle the steelmanning challenge, a three-step method to win arguments by helping your opponent. Its only downside: Nobody will ever take it.