A FIELD OF LIFELONG INQUIRY
Understanding the world
Read evidence, question assumptions and see how circumstances shape opportunity.
The questions we explore
- Evidence and uncertainty
- History, institutions and opportunity
- Economic environments
- Culture and competing values
Start with the foundation
Explore these practical lessons and apply a method to a question in your own work or life.
02About 25 min
Work with the life you have
Map the time, resources, responsibilities, and constraints that determine whether a plan fits your actual circumstances.
Read lesson04About 25 min
Look for evidence that could change your mind
Examine a claim by looking at its source, alternatives, counterexamples, and uncertainty before deciding what to do.
Read lesson07About 25 min
Find out who needs your work
Explore a specific group’s recent experiences before committing to a solution, and use a small test to refine your assumptions.
Read lesson11About 25 min
Decide whether to persist or change direction
Compare future effort and evidence without letting previous investment make the decision for you.
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