Strategy
Principles of effective decision-making and long-term planning.
- Second-order thinking
- Resource allocation
- Competitive advantage
Maxims
Core principles and insights across various domains
Systems Thinking
Understanding complex systems and their interconnections.
- Feedback loops
- Emergent behavior
- Unintended consequences
Mindset
Mental models and approaches for better thinking.
- Decision making
- Personal growth
- Mental models
Culture
Understanding human societies and their evolution.
- Social dynamics
- Historical patterns
- Technological impact
Optimization Culture
How data-driven optimization often trades human experience for efficiency.
- Efficiency vs. experience
- Algorithmic decision-making
- Homogenized spaces
Knowledge & Learning
How valuable knowledge accumulates and compounds over time.
- Permanent vs. ephemeral information
- Compounding knowledge
- Learning systems
Religion
Exploring faith, meaning, and spiritual traditions.
- Faith and reason
- Religious history
- Modern spirituality