Observations

The Soham Parekh Incident Teaches Us the Problem with Altruism

Altruism Is Making the World Hopeless in the Long Run

Jul 4 •

Why People Don’t Act Kindly Despite It Being Free

You Must Appeal to Their Self-Interests

Jul 3 •

You Don’t Need To Learn Persuasion Skills, You Need Cynicism

Why Understanding Human Psychology Wins You Arguments

Jul 1 •

How to Develop Power as an Underdog (Lessons from Deng Xiaoping)

Hide Your Strength, Bide Your Time

Jun 29 •

How to Use AI in Your Life (Lessons from WWII Tank Doctrines)

History Can Teach Us How to Think About New Technology

Jun 27 •

When to Give Threats and When Not To

The Art of Bluffing Without Losing Your Reputation

Jun 26 •

Learn How to Change Habits from the Korean Revolt of 1882

Understanding Your Brain Is the First Step for Habit Change

Jun 25 •

Why Telling Your Kid the World Is Dangerous Makes Them Weak

It's a Lazy Parenting Approach

Jun 23 •

How Companies Can Legally Reduce Wages with Public Support

Thought Experiment on How Policy Decisions Can Backfire

Jun 21 •

How to Ask for Help from Mentors (Lessons from the Recent Iran-Israel Conflict)

Make It Beneficial for Them to Help You

Jun 19 •

How Limiting Beliefs Affect Our Behavior (Lessons from the Recent Iran-Israel Conflict)

Our Actions Stem from Assumptions Based on Prior Experiences

Jun 18 •

Why Nations Fight Wars Despite Knowing the Destruction

Why Nations Choose War Over Harmony

Jun 17 •

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