Imagine you are sitting in a self-driving car when suddenly a child runs into the road. The car only has a second to decide: should it swerve into a wall, possibly killing you, or stay on the road and hit the child? This might sound dramatic, but engineers and philosophers are genuinely debating how artificial…
10 books that every teenager should read
Most teenagers are assigned books in school that were written 100 years ago. While some of those are great, they don’t always help you navigate a world of AI, global business, and digital systems. If you want to build a digital brain that is sharper than 99% of people your age, these are the 10…
What is the Feynman Technique and how can we use it daily?
Have you ever studied for a math or biology test, felt like you knew everything, and then realised during the exam that you couldn’t actually explain how a concept worked? That’s called the Illusion of Competence. You recognise the words, but you don’t own the idea. Richard Feynman, a Nobel Prize-winning physicist, had a system…
What is the Lindy Effect and how can we use it daily?
Imagine you are in a library. You see two books: Which one is more likely to still be relevant and useful 50 years from now? Most people would say the new book because it’s “modern.” But if you understand the Lindy Effect, you’ll realize the old book is actually the safer bet. What is the…
3 books that made me smarter (and less bored)
Boredom isn’t about having nothing to do. It’s about having nothing interesting to think about. Most people try to fix boredom by scrolling on TikTok for three hours. The problem? That just makes your brain “noisier,” not smarter. Last year, I decided to try a different system: I started reading books that felt like “operating…
Systems > Goals
Every year, millions of people set the same goals: “I want to get fit,” “I want to get better grades,” or “I want to start a famous blog.” But here’s the problem: Winners and losers often have the exact same goals. Every athlete in the Olympics wants the gold medal. Every student wants the A….
What is inverse thinking?
Most people spend their lives asking, “How can I succeed?” They make lists of goals, buy planners, and try to find the “perfect” morning routine. But there is a much faster way to get what you want, and it’s used by some of the smartest people in the world (like billionaire Charlie Munger and mathematician…
How to use first principles thinking in your life (first, second, third order effect)
Understanding first, second, and third order effects Most of the time, we make decisions based on habits, what other people do, or what feels easiest in the moment. But there is a way of thinking that helps you make smarter, long-term decisions. It is called first principles thinking. Although it sounds complicated, it is actually…
Tech tools every teen needs to become productive (no fluff)
School, hobbies, side projects, and social life can get overwhelming fast and if you don’t want to be a complete mess again this school year, here is a list of the tools that actually work – used by top students, creators, and young entrepreneurs. Whether you’re studying, planning your week, or starting your own thing,…
Life lessons from Jonathan Livingston Seagull
At first glance, Jonathan Livingston Seagull is just a story about a bird. But when you look at it closer, you realise it’s about freedom, purpose, and living a life that you love. Here are some powerful lessons for everyone from this little book.