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What can a single data point teach you?
Short of time? Here are the key takeaways: ❓ Most single data points are misleading when you generalize from them. One experience or anecdote rarely supports broad conclusions about how things work. 💡 However, a single data point can still be informative by revealing possibilities. One well verified observation can show that something exists or can happen, immediately disproving claims of impossibility and motivating further investigation, even before any statistical confid
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How to have conversations that don't feel boring with strangers
Short of time? Here are the key takeaways: ❓ People differ widely in how much they enjoy chatting with strangers. Some actively welcome it, while others strongly dislike it. Because you can’t reliably tell in advance, good conversations start with sensitivity to signals of interest or disinterest. 🌱 Conversations get easier when you steer toward what the other person cares about. Asking what they’re genuinely interested in, and then following up thoughtfully, often leads to
Jan 288 min read


What You Need to Know About Sociopaths
Short of time? Click here to read the key takeaways. 🧠 Sociopathy is closely related to psychopathy and antisocial personality disorder. The three terms are often used in slightly different ways, but they usually refer to very similar collections of traits. 'Sociopath' is more of an informal term, and while 'psychopath' is used frequently in forensic research, 'antisocial personality disorder' has been widely adopted in diagnostic contexts. 🧊 Sociopaths tend to pursue goal
Jan 1424 min read
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