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Monthly Archives: November 2020
Julian Lehr Blog
I don’t know Julian, but I have a common interest in quantified self / tracking media consumption, and I enjoy his writing in general! https://julian.digital
Sounds of The Forest
Nice ambient noise. https://timberfestival.org.uk/soundsoftheforest-soundmap/
The Tao of Power – Lao Tzu
Created for individuals who are in a position to guide others – princes, politicians, employers, and educators.
Discover who you are – do not rely on ideologies.
Algorithms To Live By – Brian Christian & Tom Griffiths
Optimal Stopping – trying to decide you should look, and evaluate options before choosing to make a decision. Finding a balance between impulsivity and overthinking.
Social Conversation Skills – Andrew Horn
Note – this is actually a summary of a YouTube video, not a book.
Social Anxiety – the fear of negative judgement.
The Hard Thing About Hard Things – Ben Horowitz
No recipe for really complicated, dynamic situations. Nonetheless, there are tiny bits of advice and experience that can help with the hard things.
Thinking in Bets – Annie Duke
Bet – A decision about an uncertain future. Thinking in bets should move us towards objectivity, accuracy, and open-mindedness.
Story Of Philosophy – Will Durant
A posteriori – reasoning from observed facts to general conclusions
A priori – reasoning from general propositions to particular conclusions
Behaviorist – one who restricts psychology to objective observation, ignoring introspection and consciousness
The Laws of Human Nature – Robert Greene
Humans – Live on the surface and allow emotions drive our responses to what people say and do.
Form overly simplified opinions about ourselves and others.
Settle for the easiest and most convenient stories to explain things.