An analysis into a prevalent cognitive illusion about the nature of success in many fields.
The Mind is a Computer
I defend the view that the mind is a computer, and why people who devote their lives to studying the brain believe it.
Reader Mailbag (Part II): Overcoming Procrastination, the Input Hypothesis, Time Management and Motor Skills
I respond to reader questions regarding procrastination, language learning, depression and more.
Reader Mailbag: Range, Learning Styles, Nootropics and the Value of Learning Things You’re Doomed to Forget
I respond to reader questions about the book Range, learning styles, nootropics and more!
I'm a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, podcast host, computer programmer and an avid reader. Since 2006, I've published weekly essays on this website to help people like you learn and think better. My work has been featured in The New York Times, BBC, TEDx, Pocket, Business Insider and more. I don't promise I have all the answers, just a place to start.