Mind Patches

Security patches for the mind

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Mind patches are for plugging holes in our information filters to provide vaccinations against memetic viruses.

Knowing, believing and thinking clearly about word meanings

An essential part of good mental hygiene is having a clear understanding of the role language plays in leading us astray when reasoning abou...
Analysis paralysis and wedge issues: When knowledge isn't power

A vulnerability exists in individuals who are especially receptive to learning, which could allow an attacker to flood them with informatio...
Agreeing with Osama Bin Laden

A vulnerability exists in individuals who equate sympathy with an enemy's grievances as disloyalty. An attacker who successfully exploi...
Uri Geller's Prison

When someone claims to have a psychic ability, there is the extraordinary possibility that they're telling the truth about a genuine ...
Buying locally, but not in winter and not if it requires driving to more stores

We've all heard that buying locally-grown produce is better for the environment because of the fuel consumed to transport goods, but...