Knowledge Base

Designing a Protocol to Get out of Slump Mode

Following a recent essay by Paul Graham, everyone has been talking about Founder Mode (running the business with a hands-on approach at all levels) versus Manager Mode (delegating responsibilities to direct reports). The former is motivated by a deep personal connection to the mission of the company, the latter by the need for structured operational … Read More

The Sleep-Creativity Cycle: Why Sleep is the Secret Ally of Creative Minds

Sleeping is strange. We spend on average a third of our life asleep. That’s time we’re not spending working, socializing, or reproducing. Yet, sleep is necessary to our survival. While it can be tempting to spend as much time awake as possible so we can be productive, not getting enough sleep is actually detrimental to … Read More

The Curse of Knowledge

Have you ever had a teacher who was very smart but terrible at teaching? An expert who used so much jargon you could not follow their explanation? This is called the “curse of knowledge”, a term coined in 1989 by economists Colin Camerer, George Loewenstein, and Martin Weber. It’s a cognitive bias that occurs when … Read More

Levels of Thinking: How to Make Better Decisions with Second-Level Thinking

Skipping meals to save time, but finding yourself exhausted and unproductive by the afternoon. Choosing a cheaper apartment to save money, but the long commute ends up costing you time and energy. You tried to make the most sensible choice, and yet… What went wrong? It’s easy to get carried away when making a decision. … Read More

The Affliction of Abundance

You’re about to launch a new product, but you can’t decide on the tech stack. You’ve been researching for weeks, worried that you might miss out on the perfect solution. Sounds familiar? This is FOBO – the Fear of a Better Option. It’s the lesser-known cousin of FOMO, and it might be secretly sabotaging your … Read More

Ness Labs Best Books of June 2024

Welcome to our June selection! This month, we explore the intriguing topics of dreams, Stoic virtues, revolutionary technologies, neuroplasticity, and ambitious creativity. You’ll learn how understanding the power of dreams can improve your daily life, the importance of justice in achieving true greatness, and the transformative potential of emerging technologies. You’ll also discover strategies for … Read More