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Using Imposter Syndrome as a Driving Force
If we can recognise that imposter syndrome is an indication that this really matters to us and will feed our soul - then we can try to harness that to ignore the voice in our head and just do the work.
Seeking Truth Honestly
Tyler Cowen ran a fascinating experiment with his 2019 Stanford talk on his latest book. I want to see more of these steel-man experiments from public intellectuals and, to be honest, all of us in our daily lives.
Intellectual Dishonesty in Q&A Sessions
2 things that I think are holding us back in intellectual debates/lectures in public forums.
What can we learn from a Concentration Camp?
My reflections on my visit to the Sachsenhausen concentration camp in Germany.
Art as Conversation
There are two ways to appreciate art: as a commodity or as a conversation.
An Ode to Mathematics
Mathematics is a subject that divides us squarely between those who hate it and those who love it. I argue that regardless of your affinity, it is a subject that lays the foundation for our thinking and therefore for our lives. Here's why it deserves respect.
Working Hard v Working Smart. (Who wins?)
A deep dive into the benefits and myths of hard work.
Learning to Play the Guitar in 4 Weeks.
When you don't have any other choice, you learn pretty quick.
Exam Positivity 101
When tackling a test or exam, controlling that stress response is half the battle.
Organic Education
The traditional way of thinking about education is outdated. We need a revamp.