Psychology
Just Don’t Be Stupid!
For long-term success, many pursue deep excellence and perfection. The secret, instead, might be in picking a few things and just not being bad at them.
August 25, 2025·4 min read
Plain Sight
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Yashraj Sharma
9 articles
Psychology
Not Wired For Violence
There’s compelling evidence that humans don’t like to fight or kill. Many soldiers spend entire careers never firing their guns, even in wars. Yet, we’re capable of the most atrocious crimes. What explains that?
August 11, 2025·8 min read
Psychology
Why Narratives Trump Numbers
Why do we still remember the apple that fell on Newton’s head, but not our GDP growth projection, or latest inflation figures, or even the pie chart numbers we saw in the ppt yesterday? What do great storytellers understand that the average ones don’t?
July 27, 2025·11 min read
History
When the CIA got played
Recent hostilities between Israel & Iran were preceded by elaborate spy activity, some of which was made public through videos. But the worst such humiliation was suffered by none other than the US, by a country it didn’t fancy much.
July 6, 2025·14 min read
Psychology
When Intelligence Is Dangerous
Intelligence can be both a boon and a curse. It depends on how we use it, and more importantly, what governs it.
June 15, 2025·13 min read