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Systems Theory
The Idea A system can’t be explained by its parts alone. The world we live in contains an uncountable number of things — both living and non-living …
Phil Hagspiel
Jun 20
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The Balance Illusion
The Idea Balance only appears if we zoom out sufficiently far enough. A tightrope artist must hold her balance — otherwise she will fall to her death…
Phil Hagspiel
Jun 13
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The Impact Bias
The Idea We tend to overestimate both the intensity and durability of future emotional events. When we think about future events, we regularly try to…
Phil Hagspiel
May 31
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Correlation vs. Causation
The Idea What goes together doesn't have to be caused by one another. Graphs of different trends combined into one visual can be a powerful tool to…
Phil Hagspiel
May 23
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Choice Leverage
The Idea Leverage makes different choices more or less impactful. In our daily lives, and especially in professional environments, we frequently have to…
Phil Hagspiel
May 10
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Personality Or Character?
The Idea We can act with a focus on how to appear (personality) or on how to be (character). In a world where social dynamics impact much of our…
Phil Hagspiel
Apr 15
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The Probability Problem
The Idea Probabilities aren’t always probabilities. Probabilities are deeply embedded in our everyday lives. From the weather to business results…
Phil Hagspiel
Apr 2
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Yin & Yang
The Idea Duality is rooted in unity. As we contemplate the good and the bad in our world, we naturally focus on the dual nature of existence. Once we go…
Phil Hagspiel
Mar 22
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The Plausibility Bias
The Idea Plausibility is not probability. As humans, we want to make sense of the world around us. We habitually assess information based on how well…
Phil Hagspiel
Mar 10
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Maps Aren't Territories
The Idea The model of reality is not reality itself. The abstraction is not the abstracted. The world is complex. As it is impossible to comprehend and…
Phil Hagspiel
Mar 5
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Concern, Influence & Focus
The Idea The relation between what you care about and what you can control should determine where you focus your energy. There are many aspects we care…
Phil Hagspiel
Mar 2
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Delayed Growth
The Idea Growth sometimes only becomes obvious in hindsight. Every so often, we go through phases of perceived stagnation — commonly triggered by the…
Phil Hagspiel
Feb 21
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