An interesting thing about us humans: we're pattern learners more so than pattern unlearners. For instance: • When we strongly believe that A leads to B, we resist counter-evidence • Once we learn how to do an action (e.g., throw a ball) it's hard to change our form

Humans are funny: we often observe patterns in random things (like faces in clouds) and yet don't take them seriously. But, if our social group believes that something random is meaningful, most of us will find meaning in it (and deny its randomness) until the grave.

Are you a man or a woman? And, if you’re at a restaurant waiting for the bathroom and the 1 for the opposite gender is free (it’s empty and only for 1 person), and you’ve been waiting for your gender’s one for 5 minutes, do you just use the bathroom of the opposite gender?

A question for you: what's the best question you ask (or the best approach you have) to get into an interesting conversation (and avoid small talk) with someone you've just met?

A question for you: what's the worst thing a person can do that isn't illegal? Question by Seemay Chou (seemay chou)

True or false: a formless void serves the mechanics of destiny

A reminder: you can use the 🔍 magnifying glass emoji/icon in your Twitter display name to indicate: 1. You enjoy deep and sincere debate on Twitter 2. You are open to changing your mind 3. You aim to avoid insulting or mocking those you disagree with

After recording 200 episodes, we asked our listeners to say what their favorite Clearer Thinking podcast episodes were. Here are the winners if you want to check them out! (1) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and beyond (w/ David D. Burns, MD) podcast.clearerthinking.org/episode/192/da… (2) Money, status,

Are you man or woman, and do you enjoy really sour foods/drinks?

If you watched the Trump vs. Biden 2024 debate, from your recollection, did Trump and Biden talk over each other during the debate?