On the identity of evolving belief systems The Ship of Theseus is a well-known philosophical paradox: if a ship has its parts replaced over time, is it still the same ship? And if not, at what point does it stop being the same ship? Religion is an interesting example of

On why not having an opinion is fine. We live in a culture that treats opinions like participation trophies. Everyone gets one. Everyone deserves to be heard. It's a comforting lie we tell ourselves in the name of inclusivity. But here's the uncomfortable truth: most opinions

On why dumb people sound smart. People often confuse intelligence with complexity. If someone uses difficult words, long sentences, and speaks in a way that feels hard to follow, most people assume the speaker must be smart. In reality, this is often the opposite. Most truly smart people speak simply.

On the subtle art of critical thinking. Most people fear intelligence. They believe it is something you are either born with or need to study for 15+ years at the best schools and universities to achieve. But there is something very simple you can do to instantly boost your intelligence.

On how anyone can adapt this strategy in real life There is a small group of people who consistently outperform almost everyone else in complex problem solving. They are not born geniuses. They are made. I know this because I was trained with them. I went through this system while

On why intelligence is a moral responsibility, not a personality trait. Have you ever seriously thought about which vice is actually the worst? I did. There is a long list to choose from, including dishonesty, cruelty, sloth, greed and many other human vices. All of these answers make sense. But