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Do you want to deepen your level of understanding of a subject enough to develop intuition? What are the four rules for developing deeper knowledge? Fixating on surface-level aspects of a subject or skill won’t allow you to have a complete understanding of it. But if you follow these four rules then you will be able to delve so deep into a subject that the knowledge turns into intuition. Continue on to learn how to develop intuition.
What is human intervention in evolution? Should humans intervene, and how do we know when we should? It’s beneficial for evolution to proceed without human intervention since it allows nature to take the best course to create stronger species. However, there are some situations when human intervention can be helpful. Read more about human intervention and when it should be implemented.
Why is it better to be open to change rather than feeling certain about about our conclusions? Why can flawed logic be so dangerous? Our brain naturally tries to come to conclusions and make connections, but many times those conclusions are wrong. If we don’t remain open to the possibility that we’re wrong, then, in extreme cases, our flawed logic could lead us to hurting others. Keep reading to learn about the dangers of flawed logic.
What is “why power”? How can defining the reasons and motives behind your goals help you change your life for the better? According to Darren Hardy, the author of The Compound Effect, changing your life through the force of willpower is a dead undertaking. Instead of willpower, Hardy suggests you draw upon what he calls “why power.” Here is how finding your “why power” can help you in your quest for success.
How do you find your passion in life? Does everyone has a passion? And if so, how does one discover it? Everybody has a passion for something. According to Gretchen Rubin, the author of The Happiness Project, to find your passion, you must let go of the image of yourself you’re trying to project to others and consider what you actually like to do with your time. In this article, we’ll discuss how to find your passion, and then explore different ways to grow in your passion.
Who invented the group madness theory? Why do people behave irrationally—even violently—when in a crowd? Group madness is the idea that people lose their free will, reasoning, and restraint when in a crowd—everyone goes mad all at once and there’s no ideological motivation or justification involved. Group madness theory was invented by nineteenth-century French polymath Gustave LeBon. Keep reading to learn about Gustagrve LeBon’s group madness theory.
What is the problem with groupthink in the workplace? What are some ways groupthink can affect an organization? Groupthink suppresses dissenting opinions for the sake of social harmony and conformity. In the workplace, groupthink can become especially toxic because it discourages people to voice their ideas out of fear of disrupting social harmony. New ideas should always surface, regardless of what a fraction of people believe in and how threatening it can be to any portion of the company. Keep reading to learn about the causes and consequences of groupthink in the workplace.
What is neomania? Why do we experience it and how can it make us more fragile? Neomania is the obsession with any and all things new. This is a normal preoccupation for humans, but can lead to the development of fragile systems. Read more about neomania below.
Why do negative emotions tend to stack on one another? What caused the stigma around negative emotions? How can we escape this feedback loop from Hell? You know the feeling: you get angry, then you get angry at yourself for getting angry, then you’re angry about being angry over being angry. It’s the feedback loop from Hell. Continue reading to learn what causes the emotional feedback loop and how to escape it.
What is the meaning of optionality? How does optionality work and how can it improve choices and outcomes? A key aspect of antifragility is having a variety of choices available. Having many options maximizes your chances of achieving success in most situations, whether it’s political, economic, or another type of system. Read more about optionality, its meaning, and how it relates to antifragility.