Why the U.S. Should Reform the Supreme Court

Why the U.S. Should Reform the Supreme Court

Why should the United States reform the Supreme Court? What are the three possible reformation strategies? Recently, several of the Supreme Court’s decisions have left many Americans to question whether the institution is still non-partisan. To stop the Supreme Court from overstepping its power, many are pushing for a Supreme Court reform. Here’s a look at the most common arguments for reforming the Supreme Court, and the strategies that could be used to carry it out.

Opposing Views: The Antidote to Confirmation Bias

Opposing Views: The Antidote to Confirmation Bias

How does confirmation bias skew your judgment? Why is it important to seek the opposing viewpoint when making important decisions? In decision-making, confirmation bias leads us to overlook crucial information about our options. One way to resist your confirmation bias is to hunt for information that contradicts your existing beliefs. Here’s how seeking out opposing views can help you override confirmation bias and make better decisions.

What Is a Gacha Game? (+Most Popular Games in 2022)

What Is a Gacha Game? (+Most Popular Games in 2022)

What is a Gacha game? Why are Gacha games so popular right now? Are there any risks in playing these games? A Gacha game is a mobile video game that originated in Japan and is currently one of the fastest-growing gaming genres for smartphones. Based on a system of monetization, Gacha games essentially allow players to download and play “freemium” (free-to-play) games, progressing by buying and spending in-game currency to receive random prizes.  Keep reading to learn more about Gacha games, including the benefits and risks of playing.

Caring for the Dying: We Are Doing It Wrong

Caring for the Dying: We Are Doing It Wrong

What matters most at the end of life? How can we align our approach to end-of-life care with the priorities of the dying? According to Atul Gawande, how we approach caring for the dying is at odds with what’s most important to people close to death. For the dying, living well in the present is more important than hoping for a better future. However, modern-day end-of-life care is designed with a future-oriented outlook in mind. Here’s why we need to reorient our priorities from the future to the present, according to Gawande.

Siddhartha Mukherjee: How Was DNA Discovered?

Siddhartha Mukherjee: How Was DNA Discovered?

How was DNA discovered? Why did scientists initially dismiss DNA as a carrier of genetic information? Scientists discovered nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) in the 1920s, but they decided that nucleic acids were much too simple to carry genetic information. Therefore, they dismissed those molecules in favor of studying proteins, which were much more complex. Keep reading to learn how DNA was discovered.

Product Value: How to Know What Your Product Is Worth to the Customer

Product Value: How to Know What Your Product Is Worth to the Customer

What’s your product worth to your customer? How will each feature benefit them? In Obviously Awesome, April Dunford proposes a 12-step process that lets you position any product well. Step 6 involves product value. First, identify each feature’s benefit, and then figure out what the value of each benefit is. Let’s take a closer look at this step in the product positioning process.

Probabilistic Thinking: The 3 Forms, Explained

Probabilistic Thinking: The 3 Forms, Explained

Can you train yourself to think in probabilities? How can this mental model help you make better decisions? In The Great Mental Models Volume 1, Shane Parrish and Rhiannon Beaubien explain how estimating probabilities can narrow down decisions. They discuss three types of probabilistic thinking: Bayesian thinking, fat-tailed curves, and asymmetries. Keep reading to learn how probabilistic thinking can help you navigate difficult decisions.