Critical Thinking

How to save your brain from itself

Charlie Munger's classic compendium reminds us that he truly is the Godfather of interdisciplinary mental models.

Sep 26, 2024 •

Amelia Zimmerman

The offline origins of right-wing conspiracy theories

Will Sommer's 'Trust the Plan' suggests that the rise of conspiracy theories in the West has less to do with online algorithms and more to do with…

Sep 19, 2024 •

Amelia Zimmerman

Why do we see things that don't exist?

In the realm of irrational psychology, Richard Wiseman's 'Paranormality' doesn't cover much new terrain.

Sep 13, 2024 •

Amelia Zimmerman

A life hack for knowledge workers

Tiago Forte's smash hit is a practical, if rudimentary, primer on personal knowledge management in the 21st Century.

Aug 29, 2024 •

Amelia Zimmerman

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