Expertise can be its own worst enemy.
Tag: truth
Check Your Lenses
Different tools enable different types of seeing and thinking.
Love and Wisdom
Love is wiser than wisdom. Wisdom knows more than knowledge. Knowledge counts more than data.
From the Inside Out and the Outside In
We humans understand each other asymmetrically. But that's a good enough place to start.
Keep Bending Toward Justice and Truth
Some simple things you can do to make the world better.
Cheating Success
Real success is about building a better self, which is why you really can't cheat at it.
Nothing Much and the Center of Everything
A brief reflection on the otherworldly importance of each of us—and why you should do your homework.
What Changed Your Mind?
The most important mind-changers aren't nuggets you'll note in a TED talk or even lessons you'll learn from a book. They're experiences that change who you are.
Are the New Ways Better than the Old, or Vice Versa?
In adolescence, we all seek to innovate. By middle age, we're more likely to like traditions. And in some ways, we're right all along.
Get to Know Your Sources
In a world where information is everywhere, it's increasingly important to know who's feeding you what, why, and how.
