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Success & Perception
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Dec 11, 2019 • Colin Wright
Thought-Terminating Clichés
A "thought-terminating cliché" (TTC) is a phrase or argument typically used to end a debate, generally by leveraging a phrase that sounds meaningful…
Mar 1, 2022 • Colin Wright
Lizardman's Constant
Our perception of the world is informed by—among other things—the data we engage with directly, and that which shapes the conclusions of domain experts.
Jul 20, 2021 • Colin Wright
Benford's Law of Controversy
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Aug 11, 2020 • Colin Wright
Additive Bias
There's some evidence that, when presented with a problem, we'll tend to favor solutions that involve adding something new over solutions that involve…
Feb 15, 2022 • Colin Wright
Conceptual vs. Operational Thinking
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Nov 27, 2019 • Colin Wright
Parasocial Relationships
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Jan 21, 2020 • Colin Wright
Panic Buying
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Mar 17, 2020 • Colin Wright
Vulnerable World Hypothesis
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Nov 20, 2019 • Colin Wright
The Joseph & Noah Effects
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Apr 30, 2020 • Colin Wright
Short-Term Thinking
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May 7, 2020 • Colin Wright
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Social Comparison Theory
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Apr 16, 2020 • Colin Wright
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