Monthly Archives: March 2013

What intellectually stimulating conversations look like

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Akshat Rathi

Nicholas Taleb’s Reddit AMA has been, by far, the most intellectually stimulating “ask me anything” that I’ve ever read. I don’t agree with everything that he says (see last question below, for example). Nevertheless the whole thread was thoroughly enjoyable. Here … Continue reading →

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How to stop fooling yourself

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Akshat Rathi

When I first wrote about self-deception, a little more than a year ago, I found the experience traumatising. It can be very troubling to realise that inside my own head I maybe tucking away truths that I am already aware … Continue reading →

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Busting myths with science

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Akshat Rathi

Review of David Bradley’s Deceived Wisdom A quick, interesting read for those who like reading websites like Quora (and later having arguments in a pub). This is a book about setting the facts right. David Bradley attempts to use science … Continue reading →

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The most remarkable theory of how to achieve happiness

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Akshat Rathi

Review of Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi’s Flow Happiness is subjective. And yet, it is hard not to relate to someone else’s happy moments. In this book Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (pronounced as mihayli sixcentmihayli) compiles decades worth of research to construct a theory of … Continue reading →

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