Share this postDiderot Effectbrainlenses.substack.comCopy linkFacebookEmailNoteOtherBrain LensesDiderot Effect3Share this postDiderot Effectbrainlenses.substack.comCopy linkFacebookEmailNoteOther1×0:00-5:41Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade.Diderot EffectColin WrightDec 21, 20213Share this postDiderot Effectbrainlenses.substack.comCopy linkFacebookEmailNoteOtherShareMore information about Brain Lenses at brainlenses.com.BL supporters receive an additional episode of the show each week. Info about becoming a supporter at the above address, or at Understandary.com.Read the written version of this episode:Brain LensesDiderot EffectIn an essay penned by the 18th century French philosopher Denis Diderot entitled Regrets on Parting with My Old Dressing Gown, he describes a personal spiral toward debt. This spiral was catalyzed by a gift he received—a very fancy dressing gown—which was so nice that it made his other possessions seem quite not-nice in comparison…Read more3 years ago · 8 likes · 1 comment · Colin WrightShare this discussionDiderot Effectbrainlenses.substack.comCopy linkFacebookEmailNoteOther0 CommentsBrain LensesBrain Lenses is a show about how we see the world, ourselves, and each other. Hosted by Colin Wright.Brain Lenses is a show about how we see the world, ourselves, and each other. Hosted by Colin Wright.SubscribeListen onSubstack AppApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeOvercastRSS FeedAppears in episodeColin WrightRecent EpisodesAI Reproducibility CrisisMay 2 • Colin WrightSelf-HandicappingApr 30 • Colin WrightIron CageApr 25 • Colin WrightMisophoniaApr 23 • Colin WrightOpposite ActionApr 18 • Colin WrightDead Internet TheoryApr 16 • Colin WrightFriendship ParadoxApr 11 • Colin WrightIronic ReboundApr 9 • Colin Wright
Diderot Effect