Cognitive bias cheat sheet, simplified

Thinking is hard because of 4 universal conundrums.

A prisoner’s dilemma cheat sheet

Because cooperation is hard.

A rational person’s 1-minute guide to why rational thinking often fails to persuade people

We believe so strongly in the idea that logic, evidence, and data are the only acceptable tools for persuasion, that we feel bewildered and frustrated whenever we interact…

Me: seeking more interesting arguments

They’re not going away, might as well get better at them!

A minimalist comic about the evolution of reasoning and heated conversations

Starring a sphere, a…

8 ways to practice the art of productive disagreement

A brief tour of the framework from Why Are We…

Why is it so hard to convince other people that they’re wrong?

Short Answer: Because persuasion is a sport.

The goal in sports is to win, not to change teams. The goal of persuasion is to win arguments, not to change minds.

Guidelines for Productive Disagreement

A work-in-progress. Feedback encouraged.

The Green New Deal is a one-pager for America

It’s meant to spark a conversation, so let’s talk about…

Oakland public schools are struggling

A 1–pager outlining evidence of the problem, diverse perspectives, and existing initiatives that attempt to address the problems.

Evidence of the…