3 ways to overcome procrastination: strategies from a perfectionist
What good is a perfect outcome if no one gets to experience the product? If you procrastinate because you strive for perfection, you're not alone. This post explains why and…
How to convince people: Evidence is not enough
Evidence alone is often insufficient to convince people. You might sit on the most trustworthy data, but guess what? Whoever you’re trying to convince will most likely keep believing the…
From Galileo to COVID-19: The perils of banning scientific dissent
Isn't it strange that few highlight how several platforms for long silenced and ridiculed discourse questioning the zoonotic origins (natural transmission between species) of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19)?…
The AI Apocalypse: Are we losing our ability to think critically?
Have you been fiddling with generative artificial intelligence (AI) lately? ChatGPT has popularized generative AI, and people are typing their fingerprints clean, chatting with their new know-it-all partner. But, although…
Building a better mindset: A philosophical approach to life goals
The problem with New Year’s resolution – and life goals, in general – is that we often require immediate results. Like Queen, we “want it now.” It’s a prevalent mentality…
Think like a scientist: The power of a scientific mindset
Imagine approaching the world with curiosity and a desire to understand how things work. This is the core of a scientific mindset, a way of thinking that allows you to…
False equivalence: Critiquing Elon Musk without derailing the discourse
I don't care much for Elon Musk. There. I got the mandatory mantra out of the way before stating the following: As far as I know, some people have unjustly…
Falling for fallacies: the differences you need to know between formal and informal reasoning errors
How do you stay sane with the daily bombardment of arguments? From the gossiping neighbor cutting the hedge to the politician who reaches out just before the elections. Advertisers seek…
Observe, test, reflect: A better life with the scientific method
It's safe to say the scientific method is one of the main pillars of science, which helps researchers understand our complex world. In simple terms, the scientific method structures the…
Activate your inner researcher, embrace critique, and get a belt
I recently defended my PhD thesis and got grilled… or did I? Why pretend? I was shaky at first. My thoughts were all over the place, and my 10-min presentation…