A small amount of water reduces thirst. A large amount can poison you. The same principle applies to information. A small, carefully chosen amount can enhance your ability to make smart decisions. Too much and you fare no better than chance. The negative effect of too much information has been demonstrated in studies. One study, […]
Rational Versus Emotional Arguments
Rational versus emotional arguments often spark debates when it comes to discuss faith. What’s the difference between them and where to use them?
Friday Links 07-08-24
From the Web Overcoming Bias – This is my favorite new blog I’ve stumbled upon recently. Updated frequently, it explores how we make errors in thinking. Basically an insight in how to improve how you think. Make More Money by Demanding It – Are you earning less than you’re worth? Written from a female perspective […]
Nine Habits to Change Your Life
The majority of your life is habitual. What you eat, how you work, when you wake up and the people you see may seem like conscious choices. But usually that ‘conscious’ choice has been selected in advance by what you decided yesterday. Even if you are making a decision, the options are often constrained by […]
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