How doing nothing saved one man’s life. Why goalkeepers look bad doing nothing even when it’s statistically the best choice. And why our brains always look for solutions by adding things, even when it’s obvious that we should remove something. Great podcast episode.

From Weekly Filet #482, in March 2024.

Do Nothing, Then Do Less

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