This model comes from the book "Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion" by Robert Cialdini.
Published on Dec 07, 2020
Our brains have a programming, a 'mode of knowing' that lets us believe 'stories' about things we can't fully understand/explain. This programming can be called faith. This can reduce stress. Proof: All human societies have had a religion.
Published on Dec 07, 2020
Framing is the process of breaking down a problem into a set of choices, trade offs, and options that enable a team to make a call. Try to find one question which, if answered, it likely answers the subsequent questions as well. This is the eigenquestion.
Published on Dec 04, 2020
Instead of reading 100 books, it's better to find one that really changes your life.
Published on Dec 04, 2020
The main work of understanding happens when we think and make connections. The Zettelkasten work flow makes thinking a concrete step - when you convert your fleeting notes to permanent notes. This also makes us think how this information is connected to our previous ideas - this makes connections between ideas. And also, will let us remember better.
Published on Dec 04, 2020
The purpose of philosophy is NOT a "critique of words by means of other words". The purpose is to facilitate the emergence of the great individual.
Published on Nov 28, 2020
Context: Notes saved from the course I took in Philosophy
Published on Nov 28, 2020