Cognitive bias cheat sheet, simplified

Thinking is hard because of 4 universal conundrums.

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…

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.

Great zinger! 💫

You get 1 zinger point for what you just said.

What is a zinger?

A zinger is a statement in support of a particular argument that meets the following criteria:

1. It makes a good…

My well-intentioned conversationalist pledge

6 beliefs and commitments to having more productive…

Way of the Goose