NonTrivial

In this episode I'll be challenging the idea that human progress owes its advancement to the efforts of a few, that society has progressed by riding the coattails of giants; those individuals that history tells us made the greatest contributions. While the narrative that so-called geniuses contribute far more than others seems to make sense, does it hold up to what we know about how problems...

This is part 2 of my episode on facts and logic. In this part we're going to look at 2 hot debates as examples for when logic does and does not work. We'll discuss whether or not to wear a mask, and whether or not a God exists. We'll end the episode with a resolution on how to strike these conversations around mutual respect. Support the show Become a Member at dekyon.io/seanmcclure...

In this episode I talk about facts and logic ; when they work and when they don't. I explain the power of logic and how it helps us structure arguments. I discuss how to know when arguments are done well and how to know when they're not. I also cover the severe limitations of logic. I explain the mechanism behind why and how logic falls short, specifically in complex situations. I provid...

In this episode I talk about the difference between consuming and creating. I discuss how we often assume the process of creating is supposed to resemble how we read about it, when in reality the creative process is fundamentally different. I show how this leads to a conflict between consumption and creation, hindering our ability to create effectively. Ultimately, I delve into the intrinsic diffe...

In this episode I talk about the apparent dichotomy between specialization and generalization, and how choosing just one leaves us unfulfilled. I look at our inevitable attempt to balance both sides, leaving us ultimately defeated, and bound to making a choice between them. I contend that specialization and generalization are actually a unified concept when viewed correctly, and can be reconciled...

In this episode I talk about skill , specifically how skill is often not what we think it is. I take a look at our perception of skill and what I think is wrong with that perception, specifically how it's rooted in the idea that a deep foundation of knowledge must come before we can be considered skilled at something. I reframe skill in terms of solving complex problems, and take a deep dive...