Thinking and Doing with Skyler J. Collins
Latest Episodes
Homebuying, Early Starts, Propaganda, & Saving Money (22m) – Episode 061
Post by Skyler J. Collins (Editor). Episode 061 looks at being prepared to replace significant parts of an older house after buying one; drinking water before bed to help you get up early in the morni
Where The Problem Lies & Practice Care Instead of Judgment (13m) – Episode 060
Post by Skyler J. Collins (Editor). Episode 060 looks at two Stoic topics: the first from Marcus Aurelius who wrote, "If someone is slipping up, kindly correct them and point out what they missed. But
Context Imposition, aka Fantasy Projection & the Hedonic Treadmill (18m) – Episode 059
Post by Skyler J. Collins (Editor). Episode 059 looks at the logical fallacy Context Imposition (aka Fantasy Projection) and the Hedonic Treadmill cognitive bias.
Try New Things, People Make Mistakes, & The Timer Method (21m) – Episode 058
Post by Skyler J. Collins (Editor). Episode 058 looks at trying new things to prevent brain complacency; the importance of empathizing with people who've made a mistake, rather than demonizing them; a
Sweating the Small Stuff & Influencing Others (22m) – Episode 057
Post by Skyler J. Collins (Editor). Episode 057 looks at two Stoic topics: the first from Marcus Aurelius who wrote, "It is essential for you to remember that the attention you give to any action shou
Affirming the Consequent & Primacy and Recency Effects (15m) – Episode 056
Post by Skyler J. Collins (Editor). Episode 056 looks at Affirming the Consequent logical fallacy and the cognitive biases Primacy Effect and Recency Effect.
Tidy Home, Conspiracy Theorists, Anticipation and Happiness, & Steelmanning (21m) – Episode 055
Post by Skyler J. Collins (Editor). Episode 055 looks at keeping a tidy room (and home) by removing one or two items that don't belong every time you leave; asking someone to explain their conspiracy
Your Actual Needs are Small & The Pressure of Time (27m) – Episode 054
Post by Skyler J. Collins (Editor). Episode 054 looks at two Stoic topics: the first from Seneca who wrote, "Nothing can satisfy greed, but even a small measure satisfies nature. So it is that the pov
The Zero-Sum Fallacy & Gambler’s Fallacy (18m) – Episode 053
Post by Skyler J. Collins (Editor). Episode 053 looks at the Zero-Sum Fallacy and the Balancing Force of the Universe, or Gambler's Fallacy, cognitive bias.
Short on Time, Highest Quality, Paying Off Debt, & Cold Butter (19m) – Episode 052
Post by Skyler J. Collins (Editor). Episode 052 looks at maximizing your time by multitasking and batching; saving money in the long run by paying a little extra for higher quality goods; paying down