How learning and using the four theories of truth can help us become better thinkers, better practitioners, and (hopefully!) better writers.

Reading n books a year isn't as bad a goal as you might think. Here's why.

Sometimes, deciding what to do is the easiest part of a decision. Being decisive on an issue you hate is a whole different ballgame.

Why we need to be careful when using frameworks from the field of judgment and decision making.

David Epstein's mediocre book argues the merits of being a generalist. Instead of reading it, read this and subscribe to Epstein's newsletter.

Why it's useful to do an audit of your job market during this recession — even if you already have a career moat.

The rigour of this entire blog may be captured in a single sentence: use practice as the bar for truth. Here are some implications.

Why ‘Strong Opinions, Weakly Held’ isn't as great a thinking tool as you might think.

You're only able to adapt quickly under uncertainty if you see the world as it is. Here's why it's difficult to do that during a pandemic.

Psychological heuristics (or mental shortcuts) tend to get a bad rep today. But heuristics are what makes expertise possible. Here's why heuristics aren't as bad as we make them out to be.