Pav writes

Pav writes explores cognitive biases, personal development, meditation, and the concept of simplicity in understanding. It encourages breaking free from the 'expert trap' and focuses on self-improvement through mindfulness, knowledge distillation, and effective communication. The content is informed by personal reflections, mental models, and the pursuit of clarity in thought and expression.

Cognitive Biases Personal Development Meditation Knowledge Distillation Mental Models Effective Communication Mindfulness Self-Improvement

The hottest Substack posts of Pav writes

And their main takeaways

Pawel about Pawel

19 implied HN points • 03 Jun 23
🚌 Education Writing Bias Knowledge Simplicity
  1. Paweł values distilling knowledge and brevity in writing
  2. He aims to overcome cognitive biases and prioritize precision in arguments
  3. Paweł's writing focuses on simplicity and communicating complex ideas in an understandable way

Not surfing

39 implied HN points • 10 Apr 22
  1. Immersive environments like surfing can be therapeutic and effective for mental health.
  2. Being where the waves crash can simplify and clear the mind, helping to let go of worries.
  3. Observing and experiencing scenes where everyone is involved in the same activity can be motivating and supportive.
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Pawel died – a party

0 implied HN points • 18 Nov 22
  1. The script describes a unique funeral party idea where attendees are invited to celebrate in a park with colorful clothes and music.
  2. Guests are encouraged to bring items representing different memories and aspects of the deceased person's life.
  3. The invitation includes specific requests for music, objects, and memories from different individuals close to the deceased.

Expert trap (Part 1 of 3)

0 implied HN points • 06 Jun 23
🚌 Education Cognitive Bias Learning methods
  1. Knowledge often gets locked in specific areas and levels of expertise due to factors like hierarchy bias and my-side bias.
  2. The Expert trap can lead to inefficient sharing of knowledge within our civilization, affecting education and learning in general.
  3. Illusory knowledge, which involves familiarizing with terminology without deep comprehension, is abundant and affects how knowledge is encoded and learned.

Updates: Mental models

0 implied HN points • 20 Aug 22
  1. Updated Mental Models page with new specific model framings: Algorithms, Descriptors, Buttons
  2. Highlighted the most active mental models and provided fun ones to explore
  3. Included various mental models like Over and under reaction to a group think, Organic knowledge, Simplify

Updates: Sep, Oct, Nov

0 implied HN points • 30 Nov 22
  1. Epistemology is about being more confused by fiction than by reality.
  2. Favorite questions to explore: What's your top idea? Have you been loved enough?
  3. Writing tip: Use a writing warm-up to keep thoughts flowing and learn to ruthlessly edit.

Updates #2

0 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Ideas Beliefs Psychology Behavior
  1. Game theory in poker underwent a scientific revolution with the advent of data analytics software
  2. Different legal systems utilize unique methods to enforce compliance and maintain order
  3. Creating a self-wiki can be an effective and enjoyable method for memorizing information