50 Ideas That Changed My Life

Ignore the title (and the teaser image, while you’re at it) — there are a lot of useful concepts in this lists. Some of which you will recognise, some you’ll hear for the first time. Among my favourites:

  • Gall’s Law: A complex system that works is invariably found to have evolved from a simple system that worked.
  • The Paradox of Consensus: Under ancient Jewish law, if a suspect was found guilty by every judge, they were deemed innocent.

From Weekly Filet #387, in March 2022.

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