5 More Decision Heuristics Everyone Should Know
A collection of five more decision heuristics, mental shortcuts that allow for quick and efficient decision-making.
Problem Solving
Posts about problem-solving
Baloney Detection Kit: How to Think Sceptically and Bust Bullshit
An exploration of Carl Sagan’s Baloney Detection Kit, a set of cognitive tools to help you think sceptically and bust bullshit.
Trolley Problem Meme: 9 Witty Variations of the Ethical Dilemma
A collection of nine variations of the famous Trolley Problem Meme, an ethical dilemma about making the best bad choice.
Thinking Models: 5 Little-Known Concepts to Navigate the World
A reflection on five thinking models to help you navigate the world of problem-solving and decision-making. If you know their limitations.
7 Productivity Hacks I Use to Overcome Writer’s Block
A collection of seven strategies I personally use to overcome writer’s block. From unleashing my inner toddler to shaving a yak.
The 10 Most Insightful Quotes From The 48 Laws of Power (Part 1)
A reflection on ten of the most enlightening quotes and lessons from Robert Greene’s infamous bestseller The 48 Laws of Power.
Wittgenstein’s Ruler: How to Not Be Fooled by Authority
A reflection on Wittgenstein’s Ruler, a philosophical concept about judgements and our trust in the authorities that make them.
The Tenth Man Rule: How to Take Devil’s Advocacy to a New Level
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?
DODAR: How to Think Like a Pilot (Facing an Emergency)
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?
Sherlock’s Mind Palace: How to Memorise Like Sherlock Holmes
A reflection on Sherlock’s Mind Palace, a mnemonic technique popularised by the BBC series Sherlock. It’s surprisingly easy to build your own.
10 AI-Generated Ideas That Fly in the Face of Critical Thinking
A little experiment with AI-generated ideas that should trigger the bullshit alarm of every independently-minded person.
Dunning-Kruger Effect: How to Cringe Yourself to Success
A reflection on the infamous Dunning-Kruger Effect, a cognitive bias that leads poor performers to grossly overestimate their abilities.
Dead Horse Theory: How to Resurrect a Failed Project
A reflection on the Dead Horse Theory, a classic management enigma that can only be solved with more ancient horse wisdom.
5 Decision-Making Heuristics Everyone Should Know
A reflection on five useful decision-making heuristics, mental shortcuts designed to solve problems fast and make thinking more efficient.
Cargo Cults: How to Fail Your Way to Success
A reflection on the peculiar phenomenon of Cargo Cults, a belief that things of value can be obtained through mere mimicry.
