Is ChatGPT really rotting our brains?
How does ChatGPT affect memory, brain activity, and critical thinking? A neuroscientist breaks down the science behind the MIT study.
Anne-Laure Le Cunff
YAMA: You’re Always Missing Out (And That’s A-Okay)
YAMA is the radical acceptance that missing out is inevitable, so there’s no need to stress about it. Rather than trying to optimize every decision or avoid regret, it reminds us that we’re finite beings in an infinite world.
Why learning how to learn is the skill behind all skills
Traditional education teaches us what to think, not how to think. We memorize facts for tests, then forget them. We follow instructions instead of designing our own learning paths. Nobody teaches us the most important skill of all: learning how to learn. This gap matters because skills become obsolete faster than ever. The technology you … Read More
Illusory correlations: how to identify your hidden assumptions
When I was a kid, I used to think I was doing much better at tests when using a particular pencil my sister had gifted me. So I would make sure to use this pen for every test. I have a friend who thinks that city people are generally rude. So when he meets a … Read More
Cognitive Reappraisal: The Art of Seeing Things Differently
Plans fall apart. Flights get canceled. People let us down. And we often react automatically: irritation, anxiety, disappointment. But sometimes, we succeed in stepping back and reinterpret what’s happening, and suddenly it all feels much more manageable. That shift doesn’t mean you’re ignoring reality or pretending things are fine. It means you’re seeing the same … Read More
5 Ways to Come Up with Tiny Experiments
How can you come up with tiny experiments? These five methods will help you design tiny experiments tailored to your own unique ambitions.
The Anxiety-Curiosity Switch: How to Redirect Your Mental Energy for Creativity
The anxiety-curiosity switch is the process of redirecting the mental energy that causes creative paralysis into curiosity-driven exploration.
Thinking Out Loud: How to Use Your Voice in Knowledge Work
Used well, thinking out loud can sharpen how we work and how we think. By speaking and using our voice, knowledge workers can improve clarity, creativity, and decision-making.
Why Writing Is the Best Tool for Personal Growth
Writing is wonderful. Thanks to the generation effect, it helps you better remember what you read – even if it’s just by taking notes – and it’s good for your mental health. Building a writing habit is one of the most powerful things you can do for yourself as a maker. As Anaïs Nin would … Read More
Your Brain on Cortisol: How to Rewire Your Stress Response and Reclaim Your Energy
You’re working late on a deadline when someone emails about an urgent meeting tomorrow. Within seconds, your body prepares you for action and your cortisol levels rise. Cortisol isn’t inherently problematic; it’s a sophisticated chemical messenger that helped our ancestors survive countless threats. Yet in today’s environment this evolutionary advantage has become a potential liability. … Read More