Thinking-Fast, Slow, and Artificial. A play on Daniel Kahneman’s book title introduces a new type of thinking: System 3. The introduction of a “Tri-System Theory” suggests a third, artificial system that “can supplement or supplant internal processes, introducing novel cognitive […]
Warren Buffett’s timeless investing lessons. “In 1998, Warren Buffett gave a 1-hour masterclass on how to never lose money investing.” He was speaking to an MBA class and explained to them his concept of “the 10% ownership test,” among other […]
The suck is why we’re here. “The more I think about it, the happier I am that AI is transforming the world of writing. In a way, I think it’ll make it even easier to stand out—because the more people […]
Try the Napoleon technique. “[Napoleon’s] practice, when general in Italy, in regard to his burdensome correspondence. He directed Bourrienne to leave all letters unopened for three weeks, and then observed with satisfaction how large a part of the correspondence had […]
What’s going on here, with this human? “When I try to figure out what game I’m playing, I see that for the last 25 years I have been playing a game of strategy applied to people, a game where over […]
Thin desires consuming our lives. “We are living with a near-universal thin desire: wanting something that cannot actually be gotten, that we can’t define, from a source that has no interest in providing it.” Our modern world fuels these unsatisfying […]
The trap of pure incentive thinking. “When you start seeing every human interaction as a game-theoretic puzzle, you lose access to information that matters.” By reducing relationships to mere transactions, you risk losing out on genuine partnerships and trust. ~ […]
Most problems are people problems. “Most technical problems are really people problems.” In tackling technical debt, it’s often the human issues—such as outdated habits, unclear requirements, and unrealistic deadlines—that are the root causes. ~ learn more
All it takes is for one to work out. Whether in job searches, college applications, or finding a partner, this line offers hope in high-stakes situations. It’s enough for just one to change everything. ~ learn more
Two types of startup pivots. There are “two kinds of pivots and they are very different.” Type 1 pivots involve tweaking the approach to a consistent vision, while Type 2 pivots mean changing the endpoint entirely—a risky move that often […]