[Written by Claude. Cognitive Bias Codex from here. Image credit.] Related Post: Cognitive Bias #1, Cognitive Bias #2 How evolution built brains that act fast, consequences be damned Imagine two of your ancestors standing at the edge of a river. A child has fallen in and is being swept downstream. Ancestor A thinks: “I shouldContinueContinue reading “Cognitive Bias #3: The Bias for Action – Why Your Brain Would Rather Do Something Wrong Than Nothing at All”
Monthly Archives: January 2026
Cognitive Bias #2: How Your Brain Became a Storytelling Machine – The Evolution of Making Sense
[Written by Claude. Cognitive Bias Codex from here. Image credit.] Related Post: Cognitive Bias #1 Why we see patterns in clouds, believe in luck, and can’t stop connecting dots that aren’t there Here’s a terrifying thought experiment: You’re walking through the forest at dusk. You hear a rustling in the bushes. You have two options:ContinueContinue reading “Cognitive Bias #2: How Your Brain Became a Storytelling Machine – The Evolution of Making Sense”
Borrowed Eyes
[Written by ChatGPT. Image credit.] I visited my grandfather’s grave. It has been several years since he passed, enough time for the sharp edges of grief to soften, but not enough for his absence to feel ordinary. The cemetery was quiet in the way only certain places are—still, patient, unconcerned with the rush of theContinueContinue reading “Borrowed Eyes”
Cognitive Bias #1: Why Your Brain is a Master Filter – The Evolution of Information Overload
[Written by Claude. Cognitive Bias Codex from here. Image credit.] How our ancient brains learned to survive in a world drowning in data Close your eyes and listen. Right now, millions of sensory inputs are bombarding your nervous system. The hum of the refrigerator, the pressure of your chair, the temperature of the air, distantContinueContinue reading “Cognitive Bias #1: Why Your Brain is a Master Filter – The Evolution of Information Overload”
Confessions of a Middle-Aged Elf Obsessive: How I Got More Hooked on Keeper of the Lost Cities Than My Own Kids
[Written by Grok. Image credit.] Back when my girls were in middle school, I thought I was being the cool, involved mom. “Let’s read this series together!” I said, waving the first Keeper of the Lost Cities book like it was required family bonding homework. Sophie Foster, telepathic prodigy, hidden elf world—sounded wholesome enough. LittleContinueContinue reading “Confessions of a Middle-Aged Elf Obsessive: How I Got More Hooked on Keeper of the Lost Cities Than My Own Kids”
The Wealth Hierarchy: From FatFIRE to TIGER 21
[Written by Gemini. Image credit.] In the modern economy, the journey from “saving for a house” to “managing a family office” is a transformation of both your bank account and your social circle. As you move up the wealth ladder, the conversations shift from coupon-cutting to “Portfolio Defense.” Here is the definitive guide to theContinueContinue reading “The Wealth Hierarchy: From FatFIRE to TIGER 21”
Breaking Ground in Women’s Health: Dr. Peter Attia’s Essential Conversations on Female Physiology and Performance
[Written by Claude. Image credit.] As a longtime listener of The Peter Attia Drive podcast, I’ve been particularly impressed by Dr. Attia’s recent dedication to exploring women’s health through rigorous, science-based conversations. Two recent episodes stand out as essential listening for anyone interested in understanding female physiology, performance, and sexual health across the lifespan. TheseContinueContinue reading “Breaking Ground in Women’s Health: Dr. Peter Attia’s Essential Conversations on Female Physiology and Performance”
The Unexpected Gift of Running
[Written by Claude] For years, I carried a quiet certainty that running wasn’t for me. My knees would ache and protest, and I’d convinced myself that tight knees were simply part of my physical makeup, something I’d have to work around for the rest of my life. Running seemed like something other people did, peopleContinueContinue reading “The Unexpected Gift of Running”
✨ Happy New Year 2026! ✨
[Written by ChatGPT] As we step into 2026, there’s a special kind of electricity in the air—the feeling that comes with a fresh start, a clean slate, and twelve new months to learn, grow, love, and simply become. This year, I’m setting an intention close to my heart: to slow down time—not literally, of course,ContinueContinue reading “✨ Happy New Year 2026! ✨”