Advice Archives

A steam engine locomotive falling into a river. The train is depicted mid-fall with the front of the locomotive tipping downward as it leaves the end of the tracks, where a bridge should have been. There is a sense of motion and urgency as the train plummets towards the water below. The river beneath is wide and turbulent, with splashes and waves forming where the train is about to make impact. The background shows a natural landscape with trees and a clear sky, adding to the dramatic scene of the accident.

The Roaring Locomotive of Self-deception – 7 Takeaways No. 188

We don’t know how AI works. Rationality? Nah. I’m bored. Simple explanations. You’ll ignore my advice. We’re right, they’re wrong. How you say it matters.

An image depicting a jungle explorer, dressed in a practical outdoor outfit including a wide-brimmed hat, using a machete to clear dense foliage in a thick jungle. The explorer is focused and determined, with a look of adventure in their eyes. The jungle around him is lush and vibrant, filled with various shades of green, and the light filters through the canopy above, creating a dappled effect on the ground. This scene captures the essence of exploration and the challenge of navigating through untamed nature.

The Person Who Clears The Path Controls Its Direction – 7 Takeaways No. 170

Following the instructions. Doing the work. The value of curation. Your memory might not be what you think. Politics is disgusting. Can you believe that photo? Optimism as a longevity hack. Reading great content.

Anxiety — 7 Takeaways No. 73

Anxiety, Comparison, Reasoning, Probability, Advice, Beliefs, Distraction