Buridan’s Donkey

Buridan’s Donkey

08/09/21 Buridan donkey is a philosophical term or paradox that refers to a hypothetical situation where a hungry and thirsty donkey is placed exactly halfway between a pile of hay and a bucket of water. Since his hunger is supposed to be equal to his thirst, the donkey is reluctant to eat and drink, and […]

Perfection is the enemy of the good.

This is an aphorism that is commonly attributed to Voltaire, who quoted an Italian proverb in his Dictionnaire philosophique in 1770. The idea is simple: if you keep looking for something that is perfect, you will end up rejecting what is good enough. There is also the concept of the Nirvana Fallacy, which amounts to […]

Choice Is Yours

The big question about how people behave is whether they’ve got an Inner Scorecard or an Outer Scorecard. It helps if you can be satisfied with an ‘Inner Scorecard’. I always pose it this way.  “Look, would you rather have tons of money and live a simple life or have a big house and flashy […]