The hottest Misconceptions Substack posts right now

Many people feel like morality is declining, but it's actually an illusion.
Research shows that acts of kindness and cooperation have not decreased over time.
Our perception of moral decline is influenced by how we view the past and consume negative information in the present.

Sharaka organization promotes peace and dialogue between Arabs and Israelis.
Sitting down and having conversations is crucial for achieving peace in the Middle East.
Misconceptions and ignorance fuel conflict and hatred between Arabs and Jews.

An Autistic Rationalist attends a DEI Training session
The Trainer faces unexpected challenges and perspectives from the Troublemaker
The Troublemaker offers unconventional, thought-provoking insights on repopulation and human survival

People in publishing often know the industry better than outsiders, but even they may only see a small part of it. It's good to read from multiple sources to get a fuller picture.
Not all books go through agents, and many small presses are bigger than people think. In fact, a small press is defined by bringing in less than $50 million a year.
Bookstores decide what to stock based on profit margins, and there can be a big difference between books ordered and books actually sold. This means authors shouldn't always trust early numbers on how well their book is doing.

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The Titanic captain was likely not negligent or arrogant
The blame might lie with poor communication from Marconi radio operators
Investigating technical reasons for incidents is crucial to understanding what truly happened