Decision-making

These posts cover how we make decisions, and how to make better decisions.
Sep
08
A boardwalk curving into the distance amongst thick, green reeds

What if We All Showed Up for a Climate Disaster That Didn’t Happen?

We’re in the process of committing possibly the greatest waste of resources in human history
3 min read
Sep
01
Pile of bricks and rubble

How To Undermine Your Coworkers With Grace

And how to ensure they can't tell you're doing it
4 min read
Aug
25
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The 3 Phases of Your Career: Why The Best Performers Ignore Their Job Descriptions

Your core duties are important, sure, but they’re not where you’ll really have a chance to shine
5 min read
Aug
18
Lakeshore with reeds and trees under a cloudy sky

What Climate Alarmists Get Wrong About the Science

Solving hard problems in the real world involves more than climate science
4 min read
Aug
11
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There Has Never Been a Better Time to Be Alive

Whether you are gifted, average, or struggling, this is humanity’s Golden Age
3 min read
Aug
04
Mirror-fronted skyscraper

How to Use Metrics Wisely, Instead of Letting Them Manipulate You

Just because you can measure it doesn’t mean it’s worth pursuing
4 min read
Jul
21
A woman in white seen from behind climbing a long set of stairs

Sometimes "Never Give Up" Turns Out To Be Terrible Advice

Great advice in the wrong setting and out of context can become useless advice
3 min read
Jul
14
Ancient books on library shelves with marble busts at end of each row

Breaking News: Lawyer Settles Oxford Comma Debate

It’s not a question of style or personal preference. A simple rule of thumb to avoid exposing yourself to needless risk
3 min read
Jun
30
Colorful trucks and cars on green grass at a hobby car show

How To Identify Hobbies That Are Complete Timewasters

A thought experiment to help your own thinking. This might be more helpful to your happiness than you at first suspect.
4 min read
Jun
23
Man at one end of long narrow suspension bridge

How Not to Be a Sloppy Second Guesser

A short explanation of how risk management actually works.
4 min read