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The double slit experiment and the limits of intuition
A reminder that pre-existing beliefs and prejudices are often inaccurate and insufficient.
Jan 22
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Ciarán Ryan
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Why social media algorithms manipulate us
A succinct explanation.
Jan 8
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Ciarán Ryan
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The tragedy of the commons is not inevitable
People are not always purely self-interested.
Jan 1
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Ciarán Ryan
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December 2023
Reality tunnel
A useful metaphor that can remind us to check our biases.
Dec 25, 2023
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Ciarán Ryan
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September 2023
Courage calls to courage everywhere
I like the modern interpretation of this famous quote.
Sep 25, 2023
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Ciarán Ryan
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Thought-terminating cliché
A form of loaded language that can be used to stop arguments from proceeding and end debate.
Sep 13, 2023
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Ciarán Ryan
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Criticism of Rory Sutherland's comments about capitalism
If he's stepping out beyond advertising, there's a question to be answered.
Sep 6, 2023
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Ciarán Ryan
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August 2023
The coastline paradox and project estimation
Estimating how much time a novel, complex project will take to complete can be as difficult as measuring a coastline. And measuring a coastline is…
Aug 28, 2023
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Ciarán Ryan
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"Constructive paranoia"
To avoid injury, be attentive to minor hazards that you encounter frequently.
Aug 21, 2023
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Ciarán Ryan
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Ignorance generates confidence
Says Charles Darwin.
Aug 9, 2023
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Ciarán Ryan
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Be kind
A message from Mr Vonnegut.
Aug 2, 2023
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Ciarán Ryan
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July 2023
The Gervais Principle
A humorous, and deadly serious, insight into how some organisations operate.
Jul 26, 2023
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Ciarán Ryan
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