Psychology

Thinking about what makes us humans tick and what drives us

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Make Creation Contagious

Make Creation Contagious

Go make stuff. Good, bad, or in between, just go make stuff.

Bear Smith
Bear Smith
PsychologyPsychology
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The Worst of Times, or the Best of Times?

The Worst of Times, or the Best of Times?

Free stuff inside! Plus: You're probably wrong about the state of the economy, morality, race relations, and so much more.

Bear Smith
Bear Smith
PsychologyPsychology
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You should assume you're wrong sometimes

You should assume you're wrong sometimes

A thought experiment, an assortment of links, and a rambling defense of incrementalism

Bear Smith
Bear Smith
FaithFaith
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Nihilism, hedonism, faith

Nihilism, hedonism, faith

There are only three rational options to dealing with our impermanence

Bear Smith
Bear Smith
Tech & ProductivityTech & Productivity
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Pay Attention to Tension

Pay Attention to Tension

We can't live in tension forever, but we don't know how to get out of it.

Bear Smith
Bear Smith
Life & CommunityLife & Community
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Cynics Beware

Cynics Beware

We think cynics are smart. But cynical individuals are worse off than the rest of us. What does that mean for a cynical society?

Bear Smith
Bear Smith
PsychologyPsychology
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Don't Follow Your Dreams

Don't Follow Your Dreams

There's something far better to follow that will take you further and cost a lot less.

Bear Smith
Bear Smith
PsychologyPsychology
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Greetings from Mythtown

Greetings from Mythtown

And the 3-step process to stop lying to yourself

Bear Smith
Bear Smith