Linguistic Oddities: 9 Peculiar Phenomena of the English Language
A listicle of nine linguistic oddities. Brain teasers that bend the rules of language for our entertainment – or confusion?
Education
Posts that revolve around teaching, learning and education in general
Graham’s Hierarchy of Disagreement: How to Argue Like an Expert
Join me in revisiting Paul Graham’s Hierarchy of Disagreement. Can it help us survive Twitter? And is name-calling ever okay?
The Science of Bullshit: 5 Notes on How to Deal With Nonsense
An exploration of the science of bullshit, a peculiar research field asking all the right questions. Can you bullshit a bullshitter?
Problem Theft: How to Handle Other People’s Problems
A reflection on the counterproductive habit to steal other people’s problems. How can we be helpful without becoming kleptomaniacs?
Debate Games: How to Coach People to Argue Effectively
A comprehensive guide to three underrated debate games and how to facilitate them. We love to argue. So why not become good at it?
Never Split the Difference: How to Negotiate Effectively in 2024
A review of Never Split The Difference, a besteller about the fine art of negotiation by former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss.
Chmess: On Pointless Philosophy and Bullshit Jobs
A reflection on Daniel Dennett’s Chmess and David Graeber’s concept of Bullshit Jobs. Can we make them solve each other?
