Observations

Learn the Art of Cynical Messaging from Nixon

Lessons from Nixon's Southern Strategy

May 12 •

You Don't Need to Understand Hundreds of Emotions, Just Focus on Winning in Life

Psychologists Are Focusing on the Wrong Thing and Making Your Life Complicated and Miserable

May 10 •

Cynicism Brings Change to Society, Not Morality

Study History to Understand Human Nature and Predict the Future

May 9 •

Why We Don't Like People Being Motivated by Money

It's a Naive Attempt to Feel Safe

May 9 •

You Must Remove Things to Focus on What Matters

Our Brain Has Limited Processing Capacity

May 7 •

Interrogating a Pregnant Woman to Save Terrorist Attack

They Ask You Not to Be Cynical but Praise Their Success

May 6 •

Influence Comes from Offering Unique Rewards, Not Just Being Authentic

Everyone Talks at the Surface Level—Let’s Address This at the Root

May 5 •

Altruism Has Made the Society Dumb

Critical Thinking Is About Analyzing Incentives, Which Is Forbidden by Altruism

May 4 •

Your Life Story is Your Biggest Asset in the Age of AI

Lessons from Cheating in Interviews Using AI

May 3 •

Why You Feel Your Leaders Are Stupid

Lessons from World War I

May 2 •

How People Unknowingly Use Military Theory in Romantic Dates

Humans Seek Trust in Every Situation

May 1 •

Don't Set Boundaries Without Having Public Support

Therapists Don't Talk About the Power Dynamics

Apr 30 •

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