Articles on Algorithm of Thought

Adversarial Reading

Bullshit is everywhere, and these algorithms of thought help you do more adversarial reading.

How to Context Switch Like a Pro

Context switching is unavoidable – but you can make it less costly by combining a couple of simple strategies.

A Tale of Two Biases: How To Read The News

Counter two frequent biases while reading the news: Selection Bias and Description Bias.

True Algorithms of Thought Have Arrived

Can you imagine being able to transfer 'mental software' between people? It's now possible, by using Algorithms of Thought in Roam Research.

Actor's Concepts and Inventing Discovery

How discovery became an actor's concept - and what you can use that for. Can you play chess without knowing that you are doing so?

Getting Started with Algorithms of Thought

An introduction to Algorithms of Thought - how they differ from Mental Models and how to use them in Roam Research.

The Right to Disagree

Contrary to popular belief, you can't just disagree with someone because you feel like it. You have to __earn__ the right to disagree with someone's position.