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Deserts of Plenty

Deserts of Plenty

di Ralph MacLeod

Miglioramento personale Salute mentale

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Why is Sugar Sweet

Main Question: Why Is Sugar Sweet? Initial assumption: “Sugar is sweet because… sugar” But that’s not an explanation — sweetness isn’t inherent Two possibilities:Sugar is inherently sweet (unlikely) Humans evolved to perceive sugar as sweet because it’s a high‑value energy source

Being Vs Being Perceived

Charlie Munger asked... would you rather be the world's greatest lover and nobody knows it, or being a terrible lover but everything THINKS you're the greatest.

Class: Politics' Whipping Post

The history of the Populist Movement in the late 19th century and Civil Rights in the 1960's was a push by opponents to put race above class. Today, the left tries a similar feat putting ideology above class.

Benefit of the Doubt

Extending the benefit of the doubt to people will aid you.

Why Praise Does Not Work

Behaviour, results, performance tend to stay pretty close to the average. An outlying event - either good or bad - happens but, eventually things return to 'normal'. If that event is 'good' praise won't make it continue but if that event is 'bad' yelling seems to work.

Quest Called Tribe

Human beings have an inherent bias towards us vs them thinking. Only by being aware of it can we hope to reduce its effect on us.

What's Holding YOU Back?

On the eve of my 60th birthday, I have recently discovered what held me back for so many years. Now that I know, how much peace and happiness it has brought me.

History Can't Abide a Smartass

It doesn't matter how good is your idea if you're a jerk.

Freedom of Routines

"Having a routine frees us from the burden of making choices". That quote by Brianna Wiest really resonates with me so i discuss it here.

The Inherent Flaw in Power Structures

The TDSB, in my opinion, is a flawed institution while the people within it are, by and large, incredibly competent, talented, and caring. What's up with that?

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