Decision-making

These posts cover how we make decisions, and how to make better decisions.
Nov
17
Gigantic croissant outside a bakery

What Do You Know About Food? (by Pauline Jacob)

We’ve quickly grown accustomed to a food landscape that favors our short-term productivity over long-term societal health
4 min read
Nov
10
Metal sculpture of a knot made of steel beams

Was COVID-19 Just a Bad Flu Season?

A case study of a method for working through emotional questions to arrive at reliable answers
7 min read
Nov
03
A green field with flowers and trees under a blue sky speckled with clouds

Would You Sell Your Time for 500x Less Than You Could Earn?

Although life is about so much more than making money, looking at this graph gave me pause
4 min read
Oct
27
Truck panel reading "Secure Destruction You Can Trust" above a saw blade

No, the END Does Not Justify the MEANS

A simple thought experiment reveals the perils of letting your desired outcome drive your actions
3 min read
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
Woman in silhouette with sun in the palm of her hand

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
Woman’s eyes looking out of a gold foil background

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