Frequently asked questions about thinking, epistemology, and cognitive tools. 6402 answers
The ability to maintain self-direction when the world pushes back is the definition of character.
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The structure of your environment determines your default behavior.
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Most decisions are made by default — design defaults that serve you.
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Adding friction to bad choices and removing friction from good choices changes behavior.
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