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7 Apr 2026
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Jamie Brandon — holds since 2026-04-07 — tap for who they are
Same subject: When a story fits a contentious narrative someone already believes, they tend to become strikingly gullible — tap to centre the map on it When a story fits a contentious narrative someone already believes, they tend to become strikingly gullible Last stated 5 years ago
17 Jan 2022
DH
David Heinemeier Hansson — holds since 2022-01-17 — tap for who they are
Same subject: The people who come up with genuinely novel insights are also unusually clear communicators of them, against the assumption that expertise spoils explanation. — tap to centre the map on it The people who come up with genuinely novel insights are also unusually clear communicators of them, against the assumption that expertise spoils explanation. Last stated 3 months ago
30 Jun 2026
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Grant Sanderson — holds since 2026-06-30 — tap for who they are
Same subject: Feeling that one could have discovered a mathematical result oneself is a better measure of deep understanding than simply verifying that it must be true. — tap to centre the map on it Feeling that one could have discovered a mathematical result oneself is a better measure of deep understanding than simply verifying that it must be true. Last stated 2 weeks ago
18 Sept 2026
GS
Grant Sanderson — holds since 2026-09-18 — tap for who they are
Same subject: Even when advice is understood and believed, people discount it by assuming their own case is the exception. — tap to centre the map on it Even when advice is understood and believed, people discount it by assuming their own case is the exception. Last stated 4 years ago
14 Mar 2023
AM
Adam Mastroianni — holds since 2023-03-14 — tap for who they are
Same subject: An idea can look obvious in hindsight only because the insight that makes it obvious was itself the hard discovery. — tap to centre the map on it An idea can look obvious in hindsight only because the insight that makes it obvious was itself the hard discovery. Last stated 11 years ago
31 Aug 2015
CO
Christopher Olah — holds since 2015-08-31 — tap for who they are
Same subject: Anything introduced with “I believe” is, by that fact alone, not something everyone can see to be true. — tap to centre the map on it Anything introduced with “I believe” is, by that fact alone, not something everyone can see to be true. Last stated 9 months ago
5 Jan 2026
DS
Derek Sivers — holds since 2026-01-05 — tap for who they are
Same subject: On everyday high-stakes questions, a model's answer can now be trusted more than an expert human's. — tap to centre the map on it On everyday high-stakes questions, a model's answer can now be trusted more than an expert human's. Last stated 3 months ago
26 Jun 2026
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Noam Brown — holds since 2026-06-26 — tap for who they are
Same subject: People are drawn to complex answers, and complex answers tend to be incorrect. — tap to centre the map on it People are drawn to complex answers, and complex answers tend to be incorrect. Last stated 2 weeks ago
15 Sept 2026
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Tobias Lütke — holds since 2026-09-15 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A belief system combining cosmic stakes, privileged knowledge, personal vocation and an imperative to act can license extraordinary behavior when it conflicts with ordinary constraints. — tap to centre the map on it A belief system combining cosmic stakes, privileged knowledge, personal vocation and an imperative to act can license extraordinary behavior when it conflicts with ordinary constraints. Last stated 2 weeks ago
17 Sept 2026
VR
Venkatesh Rao — holds since 2026-09-17 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A cancellation-reason drop-down measures list order rather than reasons: randomise the options and every one of them gets picked equally. — tap to centre the map on it A cancellation-reason drop-down measures list order rather than reasons: randomise the options and every one of them gets picked equally. Last stated 8 months ago
25 Jan 2026
JC
Jason Cohen — holds since 2026-01-25 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A decision cannot be judged by its outcome, because good decisions fail through no fault of the decider and bad ones succeed by luck. — tap to centre the map on it A decision cannot be judged by its outcome, because good decisions fail through no fault of the decider and bad ones succeed by luck. Last stated 4 years ago
9 Aug 2022
GK
Gary Klein — holds since 2022-08-09 — tap for who they are
Same subject: Blaming and shaming people only makes them defensive, dig in their heels, or tune out, rather than change their minds. — tap to centre the map on it Blaming and shaming people only makes them defensive, dig in their heels, or tune out, rather than change their minds. Last stated 4 months ago
9 Jun 2026
AG
Adam Grant — holds since 2026-06-09 — tap for who they are
Same subject: Imaginary social trends can spuriously shape people's real beliefs and behaviors. — tap to centre the map on it Imaginary social trends can spuriously shape people's real beliefs and behaviors. Last stated 5 years ago
7 Mar 2022
AM
Adam Mastroianni — holds since 2022-03-07 — tap for who they are
Same subject: Public scrutiny of a new technology tends to jump only after a deadly incident, otherwise rising slowly over decades — tap to centre the map on it Public scrutiny of a new technology tends to jump only after a deadly incident, otherwise rising slowly over decades Last stated 9 months ago
15 Jan 2026
MB
Miles Brundage — holds since 2026-01-15 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A product that speeds up turning intention into reality increases appetite for continued use, then charges for that continuation. — tap to centre the map on it A product that speeds up turning intention into reality increases appetite for continued use, then charges for that continuation. Last stated a month ago
19 Aug 2026
KR
Kenneth Reitz — holds since 2026-08-19 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A small amount of friction is enough to reshape a behavior, because most wants are not strong enough to survive a minor inconvenience. — tap to centre the map on it A small amount of friction is enough to reshape a behavior, because most wants are not strong enough to survive a minor inconvenience. Last stated 9 months ago
1 Jan 2026
JC
James Clear — holds since 2026-01-01 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A society cannot remove the desire for status, only change what earns it. — tap to centre the map on it A society cannot remove the desire for status, only change what earns it. Last stated 4 weeks ago
6 Sept 2026
RH
Rob Henderson — holds since 2026-09-06 — tap for who they are
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Once an explanation is revealed, people tend to believe they already knew it, even when they did not.
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When a story fits a contentious narrative someone already believes, they tend to become strikingly gullible
Holds
The people who come up with genuinely novel insights are also unusually clear communicators of them, against the assumption that expertise spoils explanation.
Holds
Feeling that one could have discovered a mathematical result oneself is a better measure of deep understanding than simply verifying that it must be true.
Holds
Even when advice is understood and believed, people discount it by assuming their own case is the exception.
Holds
An idea can look obvious in hindsight only because the insight that makes it obvious was itself the hard discovery.
Holds
Anything introduced with “I believe” is, by that fact alone, not something everyone can see to be true.
Holds
On everyday high-stakes questions, a model's answer can now be trusted more than an expert human's.
Holds
People are drawn to complex answers, and complex answers tend to be incorrect.
Holds
A belief system combining cosmic stakes, privileged knowledge, personal vocation and an imperative to act can license extraordinary behavior when it conflicts with ordinary constraints.
Holds
A cancellation-reason drop-down measures list order rather than reasons: randomise the options and every one of them gets picked equally.
Holds
A decision cannot be judged by its outcome, because good decisions fail through no fault of the decider and bad ones succeed by luck.
Holds
Blaming and shaming people only makes them defensive, dig in their heels, or tune out, rather than change their minds.
Holds
Imaginary social trends can spuriously shape people's real beliefs and behaviors.
Holds
Public scrutiny of a new technology tends to jump only after a deadly incident, otherwise rising slowly over decades
Holds
A product that speeds up turning intention into reality increases appetite for continued use, then charges for that continuation.
Holds
A small amount of friction is enough to reshape a behavior, because most wants are not strong enough to survive a minor inconvenience.
Holds
A society cannot remove the desire for status, only change what earns it.
Holds