We like to see ourselves as arbiters of absolute truth or at least infallible points of view. In reality we’re shockingly biased toward our existing beliefs. In case you’re wondering that’s called confirmation bias. All things considered it’s sort of surprising we ever get anything right. Think that’s not true?[…] Read On
On my way back to Silicon Valley after a mini vacation in a laid back slice of Americana: rural Wisconsin with the in-laws. We raced ATVs through woodland trails, took leisurely walks around the lake and got eaten alive by mosquitoes. We goofed around with the kids, engaged in raucous[…] Read On
Everyone says multitasking is bad. As usual, everyone is wrong. I’ll explain. You know the old line about walking and chewing gum at the same time? I can’t. Seriously. I always end up biting my lip or my tongue. Actually chewing anything while simultaneously doing something else is dangerous for[…] Read On
As far back as I can remember I’ve had an insatiable thirst for knowledge. I like to understand how things work. And when I say things, I mean everything, from the universe and the natural world to works of man, which I suppose explains my later interest in organizations, markets,[…] Read On
Last night I woke up drenched in sweat from a terrible nightmare. I dreamed that wacky socialists had reengineered America in the name of climate change. No cars. No planes. No cows. No gas heat or stoves. No tractors. No chain saws either, but it didn’t matter since cutting down[…] Read On
Ever wonder why social media is so addictive? We love the feedback. The gratification that comes from knowing we actually did something right – something that caused another person to react in a meaningful way. Even if it’s just a like or a retweet, the feedback feels good. Make no[…] Read On
In these enlightened times (note the italics) it’s remarkably strange how superstitious we are. I’m no history prof but I’m pretty sure we’d give medieval times a run for their money. How are bloodletting leaches any crazier than colon cleanses? I mean, have you heard what people shove up their[…] Read On