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Psychology and philosophy you can use.

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Adding vs. Averaging in Decision-Making

Hi, When we need to choose between different available options, we usually do it by evaluating their attributes. This typically involves either averaging the value of the different attributes or adding them together.

Strategic Silence

Hi, This week’s email is about how staying silent temporarily can help you be heard better when you speak up.

Pursuing Happiness

Hi, This week’s email is about common issues that get in the way when we try to be happy.

The Equivocation Fallacy

Hi, This week’s email is about the equivocation fallacy: a logical fallacy that involves alternating between different meanings of a word or phrase, in a way that renders the argument that contains it unsound.

Monitoring Goal Progress

Hi, This week’s email is about a pitfall that often gets in the way of achieving our goals.

Self-Determination Theory

Hi, This week’s email is about insights from self-determination theory: a key psychological framework for explaining what motivates us.

The Golden Rule

Hi, This week’s email is about a principle that encourages empathy and moral reasoning.

Regretting Inaction

Hi, This week’s email is about a key aspect of the psychology of regret (plus an exciting announcement).

Opportunity Cost

Hi, This week’s email is about an important consideration when deciding how to spend resources like your time and money.

Effective-Listening Techniques

Hi, This week’s email is about three techniques that you can use to become a better listener: