Thinking

These posts cover topics relating to thinking: how we do it well, and what can drive us to make mistakes.
Dec
13
Large sculpture of a face, presented as a mask

Being Interesting Means You’ll Attract Controversy

By contrast, courting controversy is no guarantee of being interesting. Many controversial stories are not interesting
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
Oct
25
Sculpture bust of Abraham Lincoln in profile

Smart, Well-Meaning People Don’t Decide Elections

Suddenly, the baffling process by which we elect leaders makes sense. As do voters’ awful choices and terrible outcomes
4 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
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
13
Circle artwork with graduated lines and a patch of vibrant pink color

How Being Humble Can Help You Be Wrong Less Often

A person can be smart, well-intentioned, and sincere while also being dangerously wrong
4 min read
Aug
23
A narrow staircase overlooking a precipitous drop-off over a cliff by a lake

Why You Should Doubt Yourself

I still believe what I believe is true, but I will now often add to the end of a statement the words, "…but I could be wrong."
3 min read
Aug
16
Picture of a painting of orange circles on a background of tiny orange circle outlines

I Think, Therefore, You’re Wrong

If you disagree with something I’ve written the odds are quite good that I’m right. While I came to my approach accidentally, you can do it purposefully
6 min read
Aug
02
Failing the Marshmallow Test, Over and Over

Failing the Marshmallow Test, Over and Over

If we continue to spend more than we earn, eventually we will find that we need to sell assets to generate cash flow. Trouble awaits the unwary spender
5 min read
Jul
26
Swiss mountain scene, with peaks in the background and green hills and trees in the foreground

Do You Have Enough To Be Happy?

The chances are good the answer is yes. So why are so many people grouchy about "the rich"?
4 min read