A bulletproof way to make lousy decisions
Published: Tue, 11/07/23
Can I let you into a secret? Don’t tell Lauren. But whenever I ask Lauren for a favour, I’ll wait for a good moment before I bring it up. A moment…
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Elon, Rishi, Aristotle and the looming job-pocalypse
Published: Mon, 11/06/23
Last week, Rishi Sunak (the British PM) hosted an AI Safety Conference here in the UK. The esteemed guest of honour at the conference? None other than…
Why you should ignore this BAFTA winner's muddle-headed spiel
Published: Fri, 11/03/23
The BAFTA winner in question? Benedict Cumberbatch. That’s right. Sherlock Holmes himself. Benedict once uttered these immortal words: The further you…
Here's a short quiz you can't get wrong (on purpose)
Published: Thu, 11/02/23
I have an offer for you today. But more on that in a second. Let me set the scene first. A couple of minutes' walk from the manic energy and dazzling…
Have you heard about Buridan's ass?
Published: Wed, 11/01/23
(Buridan’s donkey, that is. Let’s keep it clean round here) The Parado of Buridan's Ass goes something like this: If you place a hungry donkey halfway…
Trick or treat?
Published: Tue, 10/31/23
As it’s Halloween, how about a horror story? The story is from a post I found in a chilling subreddit called “Adulting”. (enough to make anyone’s hair…
Fast, unexpected relief for all those aches and pains
Published: Mon, 10/30/23
Let's wind the clock back to the mid 90s: In 1995, the British Medical Journal (sounds like a hoot) told the story of a construction worker who, while…
Bestselling author without writing a single word
Published: Fri, 10/27/23
Have you heard of the book I, Libertine? It has a special claim to fame. The book ended up on The New York Times bestseller list in the mid-1950s……
Why I ignore every uplifting & motivational post on the ‘gram
Published: Thu, 10/26/23
This story might raise some eyebrows: I’ve taken part twice in Tony Robbins’ Unleash the Power Within. A jamboree which Tony himself modestly calls…
How to win gold at the Olympics
Published: Wed, 10/25/23
Want to win a gold medal at the Olympics? Or wipe the floor with the other parents at your kids’ sports day? If so, listen up and listen good. Here’s…