The Argument Against Debate
Philosophers have argued for the virtue of free speech and debate in the “marketplace of ideas” - good ideas evolve and improve, and bad ideas are disproven and forgotten. However, I think the rules have changed, and that debate is no longer as productive as it used to be.
Exercise Is A Science, But More Importantly, It's An Art
Writing an exercise or diet program is an art as much as a science. While we can use evidence as an important set of guidelines for avoiding bad practices, there’s a lot out there that we don’t know with any degree of certainty.
More Tips and Tricks For Mastering A New Language
Here are more tips and tricks I’ve learned for learning and practicing a new language, this time focusing on methods that you can easily and immediately start using from home.
The Best Way To Get Fitness Results? Write It Down.
Most people don't bother tracking their workouts or diet very closely, and just do their best at any given time. However, tracking doesn't just record what we do - it gives us real data on how to act in the future, and has a tendency to improve our results across the board.
"Just Read" Is Bad Advice
We're often told to "just read" as a way to get smarter, and popular media depictions show smart people reading books to get smarter. I think the reverse is true: that smart people read books to express their innate intelligence.