

Information That Would Get Your Attention
62 snips Jan 17, 2024
Explore the intriguing hierarchy of information, from life-changing to disastrous outcomes. Discover how understanding the role of luck in success could fundamentally shift your views on achievement and admiration. Ponder the unseen depths of human experience that remain unrecorded, and reflect on how contemplating alternate life paths can deepen your compassion. Finally, challenge your perception of time and identity, revealing the fragility of life choices and their profound impact on who we are.
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The Role of Luck
- Robert Shiller suggests the most valuable information would be knowing luck's role in success.
- This knowledge would reshape our worldview, changing who we admire and our understanding of success.
Unwritten History
- We only see a tiny fraction of what people think, as much remains unspoken or unwritten.
- Accessing these hidden thoughts would reveal a world far more complex and diverse than we perceive.
Possible Selves
- Imagine meeting all possible versions of yourself at life's end.
- A good life means your actual path ranks in the top half of these potential outcomes.