Incentives

These posts cover incentives, and how they drive our behavior. These may include positive incentives (encouraging us to do something) and negative incentives (encouraging us not to do something)
Dec
27
Crowds of runners at the London Marathon

The Triumph of the 2013 London Marathon

And not just because I beat an Olympic medalist and a former European champion (although I did)
5 min read
Dec
20
Sculpture of a narrow head, roughly hewn

We Have Every Right to Be Furious About AI-Detection

OpenAI has a 99.9% reliable method to detect text generated by ChatGPT but never released it
3 min read
Nov
22
Screenshot of an Amazon page showing rows of corkscrews for sale in various shapes, colors, and prices

Reports of Society's Collapse Are Premature (and I Can Prove It)

Greetings friends! Over the weekend, I went on a short trip to Hendersonville, North Carolina, in the foothills of the
6 min read
Nov
15
A beautiful modernist house at night, glowing from internal lights

My Utterly Romantic Idea of Work

Understanding the beauty of a job well done … and well paid for
3 min read
Nov
01
The White House in Washington seen from the front lawn

President Biden May Have the Last Laugh

Ironically, it was the Supreme Court that delivered him this opportunity. Mr. Biden will be just the first President to exploit it
3 min read
Oct
18
Man with goatee wearing a Boston Marathon t-shirt

Finding the Value of Suffering on the Road to Boston

Meaning in life comes from overcoming challenges. Facing challenges means hardship. Is it worth it?
7 min read
Oct
11
Sculpture showing puddling streams of paint dropping from a mouth-like gap

Pity the Doomed Backers of Biden’s Campaign

Don't be so sure we wouldn't fall into the same trap they have
5 min read
Oct
04
Two stainless steel elevator doors on a shiny metal wall

You Can't Buy Accountability

And that's why it's so sought after in companies
4 min read
Sep
27
A childless cat lady holding a grumpy-looking cat

Billionaire Battles: Life’s a Breeze When You Outsource Decisions

Why Taylor Swift's endorsement of Trump¹ was so helpful
3 min read
Sep
20
A straight city street going up a hill, with a painting of a twisting eel down the middle of the street

Effectiveness Can Drive So Much More Than Thriving at Work

A simple guide to accompany you on your way to a successful career and a happy life
8 min read