We've all cast ourselves as the hero in our personal narratives. We see our actions as just, as rational and as well-intended. The other side of the coin is that we see others as the villains when their actions contradict our values. We have a name for this...
You've probably heard the familiar anecdote of the frog in the boiling pot: Throw a frog into scorching water, it'll leap out. But place it in a pot of cool water and slowly raise the temperature, it will cook alive. Despite being a heartwarming metaphor for...
We can only sharpen our collective rationality through exposure to divergent ideas. Knives are only sharpened with friction, and so our razor of socialised critical thought must be sharpened by the friction of discourse. Debate is essential to our future survival. We need diverse voices in the room. Social media...
There's an art to crafting legends. Often the stories are woven invisibly in a way that's not immediately obvious. But once you understand the secret ingredients for crafting one, you'll see them being built everywhere. We love legends. There's a powerful allure...
If you're new to the world of investing and have no idea where to start, this should be a useful primer. Let me start with the least sexy thing you’re going to hear me say. It might not be what you came here to hear, but you...
In the age of consumption, the need for intentionality in seeking knowledge is a relic of the past. The bulk of the ideas we engage with are those broadcast at us, and determined by a blend of mass media and tech algorithms - each governed by their own sense of...
