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The Fisher Protocol: How to Prevent Disastrous Decisions

A reflection on the Fisher Protocol, a barbaric method to prevent nuclear war by making the decision more real than anyone would want to.

A collection of nine variations of the famous Trolley Problem Meme, an ethical dilemma about making the best bad choice.

A reflection on ten of the most enlightening quotes and lessons from Robert Greene’s infamous bestseller The 48 Laws of Power.

A collection of five practical philosophy books. Readings that are easily digestible and address life’s big questions.

A reflection on the Dead Horse Theory, a classic management enigma that can only be solved with more ancient horse wisdom.

A reflection on the Ship of Theseus, a thought experiment that raises an intriguing question about our identity and its evolution over time.

A reflection on St George in Retirement Syndrome, a sneaky condition that can make us addicted to solving increasingly trivial problems.

A reflection on five timeless Alan Watts quotes. I’ve channelled my inner spiritual entertainer to uncover the secret of Zen and life.

A reflection on the Peter Principle, a semi-satirical explanation for incompetence in the workplace. There’s only one way to overcome it.

A reflection on Joseph S. Nye’s concepts of hard and soft power in world politics. How can we use them to gauge our own influence?

A case study featuring the analytical method of Deception Detection applied to Christopher Nolan’s ‘Interstellar’. Can we outsmart Matt Damon?

A reflection on five potentially toxic leadership behaviours that may be signs of a toxic workplace. How much slack should you cut your boss?

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.