When reading a text, whether it’s a news article, blog post, advertisement, or any other content, it is essential to analyze it carefully and watch out for any signs that the information may be unreliable, … Weiterlesen: Scrutinizing a Text: Recognizing Potential Red Flags

In our age of information saturation, a new trend has seeped into our collective discourse, one that could easily be dubbed the “Icarus of Reason” – Reactive Contrarianism. This reflexive impulse, this unbridled urge to … Weiterlesen: Reactive Contrarianism: The Pervasive Negation and The Quest for Awareness

Guter Content, durchdachte Texte, sauber recherchierte Artikel, aufwändige Podcasts, investigative Medien, echte Expertise – wie wunderbar sind diese Dinge. Ihr Wert wird täglich sichtbarer. Was wir derzeit erleben, und was in den kommenden 12 Monaten … Weiterlesen: AI Content wird sich selbst zerstören

Each of us, in our quest to navigate the world, constantly constructs internal models of various concepts, phenomena, or entities. These models, abstract representations of reality, are our attempts to make sense of politics, science, … Weiterlesen: The Act of Understanding: Unveiling the Complex Mechanism of Sense-Making

Part I: A Dream of a Tower Once upon a time, a good friend of mine harbored a dream. A dream so audacious and compelling that it continues to spark conversations, debates, and wonderment to … Weiterlesen: Decentralized Knowledge Management: Re-Visioning the “Tower of Relevance”

For centuries, articles have been a central medium for the exchange of ideas and information. Traditionally, articles were written exclusively by humans – the author had an idea, researched and structured it, wrote a complete … Weiterlesen: The Anatomy of an Article in the AI Age

In public discourse, arguments are often presented inaccurately or misleadingly to make them easier to dismiss or refute. This misleading practice is called “strawmanning” and is one of the most damaging tactics used in debates, … Weiterlesen: The Detriment of Strawmanning: Misrepresentation and Misunderstanding in Debates

Ladies and Gentlemen, fellow devotees of our grand civilization teetering on the edge of the precipice, here we stand, once again, entranced in an existential ballet with technological progress. This time, it’s artificial intelligence (AI) … Weiterlesen: The AI Predicament: An Erudite Conundrum of Cyclical Job Destruction and Creation

The art of argumentation forms the cornerstone of any dynamic and progressive society. From shaping public policy to personal decisions, robust and respectful debates help unravel complexities, bridge gaps, and foster understanding. However, the quality … Weiterlesen: The Power of Steelmanning: Honoring Counterarguments for a Robust Debate Culture

Rhetoric, defined as the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, has been a cornerstone of Western education since the ancient Greeks. However, in contemporary discourse, it often carries a negative connotation, associated with … Weiterlesen: Rhetoric: Art of Clarification or Craft of Deception?

Rhetoric is a powerful form of communication, and when used effectively, it can inform, persuade, or entertain an audience. Beyond simply relaying information, public speaking can create an emotional connection, spark inspiration, and influence people’s … Weiterlesen: Common Rhetorical Tricks Used in Speeches

Every text we encounter, whether it’s a book, a web page, an article, the transcription of a video, a speech, or a debate, offers an opportunity to learn and broaden our perspectives. However, to genuinely … Weiterlesen: The Multitude of Approaches to Text Comprehension: Strategies for Engaging with Written Material

The internet, while being a treasure trove of information, has also opened the Pandora’s Box of misinformation and superficial content. A major perpetrator in this digital misdirection is clickbait, a tactic that uses sensationalist headlines … Weiterlesen: Clickbait in the Digital Age

The power of media artifacts, including texts and videos, to shape our understanding of the world is immense. Yet, with great power comes the potential for manipulation. The use of certain tactics in creating these … Weiterlesen: Manipulative Tactics in Texts and Videos: A Close Look at Media Artifacts

tl;dr: In the following introduction, we compare our skills to evaluate nutrition to our (lack of) capabilities to handle information. Food Evolution has trained us well to see, smell and taste food. We always knew … Weiterlesen: Physical vs. Mental Nutrition: An Evolutionary Perspective