“The narcissism of the slight difference”
Humans are, by and large, about 93% similar on goals and values. But that other 7% that we disagree on tends to drive all modern convo. Now what? Continue Reading
Psychology
It’s a “belief-driven” world, not a “data-driven” one, fam
It’s not nearly as “data-driven” a world as we claim it is, but rather one constructed on beliefs, assumptions, and confirmation bias. We’re all guilty. Continue Reading
Availability bias, proof by example fallacy, and tribalism, OH MY!
The increasing rush to sameness and comfort of American work and business models: dangerous, or just fine? Continue Reading
The Blunder Years, Episode 42: Being with yourself in a quiet room
A 20-minute discussion with a Jungian therapist on moving through life, the measure of meaning, and much more. Continue Reading
Does it ever feel like we’re just all swimming in a giant sea of bullshit?
It seems that, politically and often at work, we just talk past each other about big issues and don’t “engage” as much. Is everything becoming BS? Continue Reading
The Blunder Years, Episode 18: The Pill vs. Google, work as a game, IG’s future, and more
A conversation with William Tincup of the HR Tech world about The Pill, Barcelona football, LeBron, the future of Instagram, and more. Continue Reading
Work burnout sucks, yes. It’s not a “crisis,” though.
Typically for something to be a “crisis,” people need to care about it. In work contexts, burnout is often EXPECTED as “the one true path.” Continue Reading
The Blunder Years, Episode 16: “I’m not doing as well as so-and-so” (+ gender reveals, exes, more)
Gender reveals — or should we call them anatomy reveals? — and FOMO, childbirth, and more. Continue Reading