[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”
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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”
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”
How to Feel Alive in an Age That Never Stops Moving
[Written by ChatGPT] We’re not broken—we’re just overstimulated. Here’s how to come back to life. The other day, I “liked” a friend’s wedding photo, a tragic news story, and a meme about sleep deprivation—all in under five seconds. My thumb didn’t even pause to ask how I actually felt about any of it. That’s whenContinueContinue reading “How to Feel Alive in an Age That Never Stops Moving”
Gratitude for Knowledge: Endless Wonder
[Written by ChatGPT. Image credit.] To know is to witness the unfolding order of the world—from number and atom to mind and meaning.May our curiosity never rest,and our wonder never end. Knowledge is not possession but participation—a conversation across time,a bridge between minds,a mirror of the cosmos in thought. In gratitude, we seek to understand;inContinueContinue reading “Gratitude for Knowledge: Endless Wonder”
Book Review: The Sociopath Next Door by Martha Stout
[Wriiten by Grok] Martha Stout’s The Sociopath Next Door (2005) sets out to expose what the author claims is a hidden 4% of the population—people who lack a conscience and operate as manipulative, remorseless “sociopaths” among us. Structured around case studies of anonymized individuals—like corporate schemers or deceptive neighbors—the book aims to help readers identifyContinueContinue reading “Book Review: The Sociopath Next Door by Martha Stout”
The Human Habit of Comparing Success: Why We Do It and How to Cultivate a More Mature State of Being
[Written by Perplexity] Scrolling through LinkedIn often feels like flipping through a glossy magazine of other people’s highlight reels. Someone just sold their startup, another became a provost or dean, someone else was recognized as a “who’s who” in their field, and yet another made a significant scientific breakthrough. It’s easy to look at theseContinueContinue reading “The Human Habit of Comparing Success: Why We Do It and How to Cultivate a More Mature State of Being”
Why Do So Many People Dislike Elon Musk? The Psychology Behind the Sentiment
[Written by ChatGPT] Elon Musk is one of the most polarizing figures alive. To some, he’s a modern-day Edison or Iron Man — a boundary-pushing genius reshaping the world. To others, he’s reckless, egotistical, or even dangerous. After watching his recent talk at Y Combinator’s AI Startup School, many came away impressed by his intelligence,ContinueContinue reading “Why Do So Many People Dislike Elon Musk? The Psychology Behind the Sentiment”
Book Club Recommendations
Robert: Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman (notes) Heidi: Trust by Hernan Diaz. Mentioned documentary No Other Land. Lillian: Poor Charlie’s Almanack – collection of speeches by Charlie Munger Ed: Breath by James Nestor – wished it included more scientific evidence. The Singularity is Nearer by Ray Kurzweil Suhaib: Deepwork by Cal Newport. MentionedContinueContinue reading “Book Club Recommendations”
Parenting Through the Lens of Charlie Munger: 25 Human Tendencies That Help or Hinder How We Raise Our Kids
[Written by ChatGPT. Image credit] In Poor Charlie’s Almanack, Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett’s longtime business partner, introduces his “Psychology of Human Misjudgment,” a framework of 25 cognitive biases—or human tendencies—that frequently steer people toward irrational or suboptimal choices. Drawing from psychology, behavioral economics, and his own rich experience, Munger unpacks these mental patterns with clarityContinueContinue reading “Parenting Through the Lens of Charlie Munger: 25 Human Tendencies That Help or Hinder How We Raise Our Kids”
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