Imagine two aspiring writers, both with the idea of establishing an online writing presence. The first writer, Alex, sets a fixed goal: they aim to grow their newsletter to 1000 subscribers by the end of the month. Alex has heard that consistency is key, so they choose a topic, decide on a format, block time … Read More
Whether it’s quitting a job, breaking up with someone, or leaving behind a place, we all have at one point or another to learn the difficult art of letting go. Unfortunately, learning to let go is much harder than holding on. Human beings have a tendency to define themselves through what they own, and so … Read More
Despite its small size compared to the rest of the body, the human brain consumes a lot of energy, consuming about 20% of the body’s resources. This energy is vital for maintaining the brain’s complex functions such as thinking, memory, and controlling the body. Neuroenergetics is a specialized area of research that aims to understand how the brain manages this energy.
Imagine having a thinking partner that’s not just smart but also deeply attuned to your specific needs. This is the promise of a custom GPT model: an AI companion tailored to you, which can help you ideate, learn, and grow.
The year had barely started, and I already felt nervously excited, but also slightly off balance. Writing a book in English while completing a PhD and running Ness Labs… Wasn’t I trying to bite more than I could chew? This is my 2023 annual review.
As December unfolds, Ness Labs brings you a handpicked collection of this month’s best books. These cover a range of topics, from artificial intelligence to the science of attention. These books are chosen for their ability to open new doors of understanding and offer fresh perspectives on both personal and technological frontiers. Enjoy our selection, … Read More
FEATURED TOOL Welcome to this edition of our Tools for Thought series, where we interview founders on a mission to help us think better and work smarter. Oliver Sauter is the founder of Memex, a tool designed to help you better read and research online, by yourself and with the collective knowledge of your most … Read More
Chocolate or vanilla? Trello or Jira? Atom or VS Code? Stay in or go out? Should I click on this link or not? We make thousands of choices everyday, often automatically, using mental models we have created over years of experience. Decision-making is the process we use to identify and choose alternatives, producing a final … Read More
FEATURED TOOL Welcome to this edition of our Tools for Thought series, where we interview founders on a mission to help us make the most of our mind. Alan Chan is the co-founder of Heptabase, a visual note-taking tool that helps you learn complex topics. In this interview, we talked about the inherent dilemma of … Read More
While most people—including scientists—agree on the benefits of reading books, not everyone seems to have been made equal when it comes to remembering their content. Some people (including my dad, who we call a Walking Wikipedia) are an endless source of insights, recalling every single detail long after they’re finished reading. Others, not so much. … Read More