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12 Things I Changed My Mind About After Researching for Foundations

Scott H. Young · 16 Sept 2025 · scotthyoung.com ↗

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  1. Our reading

    Research earns its keep by telling you which of two plausible pieces of advice is the right one, because everything looks obvious once you know the answer.

    Their wordsThe value of research is usually in telling you which of two plausible theories is true, or which advice from different, seemingly sensible approaches works best.
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  2. Our reading

    Reading a great deal about a subject works partly by holding your attention on it long enough to change, not only by adding facts.

    Their wordsReading is attentional, not just informational.
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