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Let's act - Trump is clearly deranged
Any rational person who reads the following statement sent by the President of the United States to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre of Norway, must conclude that he is profoundly unfit for office:
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Any rational person who reads the following statement sent by the President of the United States to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre of Norway, must conclude that he is profoundly unfit for office:
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Let's act - Trump is clearly deranged
21 January 2026
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January 21, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Let's act - Trump is clearly deranged
Any rational person who reads the following statement sent by the President of the United States to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre of Norway, must conclude that he is profoundly unfit for office:
natpernick.substack.com/p/lets-act-t...
Any rational person who reads the following statement sent by the President of the United States to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre of Norway, must conclude that he is profoundly unfit for office:
natpernick.substack.com/p/lets-act-t...
Martin Luther King Jr. day
I am posting excerpts from two posts:
From Heather Cox Richardson: People are wrong to say that we have no heroes left. nJust as they have always been, they are all around us, choosing to do the right thing, no matter what.
natpernick.substack.com/p/martin-lut...
I am posting excerpts from two posts:
From Heather Cox Richardson: People are wrong to say that we have no heroes left. nJust as they have always been, they are all around us, choosing to do the right thing, no matter what.
natpernick.substack.com/p/martin-lut...
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
19 January 2026
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January 20, 2026 at 12:26 AM
Martin Luther King Jr. day
I am posting excerpts from two posts:
From Heather Cox Richardson: People are wrong to say that we have no heroes left. nJust as they have always been, they are all around us, choosing to do the right thing, no matter what.
natpernick.substack.com/p/martin-lut...
I am posting excerpts from two posts:
From Heather Cox Richardson: People are wrong to say that we have no heroes left. nJust as they have always been, they are all around us, choosing to do the right thing, no matter what.
natpernick.substack.com/p/martin-lut...
The Person You Were Before the Red Hat
This is a repost of an essay by Dr. Stephanie Lovely.
A note to my red homestate, MAGA friends and family members, sorting through complicated feelings:
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This is a repost of an essay by Dr. Stephanie Lovely.
A note to my red homestate, MAGA friends and family members, sorting through complicated feelings:
natpernick.substack.com/p/the-person...
The Person You Were Before the Red Hat
17 January 2025
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January 17, 2026 at 3:04 PM
The Person You Were Before the Red Hat
This is a repost of an essay by Dr. Stephanie Lovely.
A note to my red homestate, MAGA friends and family members, sorting through complicated feelings:
natpernick.substack.com/p/the-person...
This is a repost of an essay by Dr. Stephanie Lovely.
A note to my red homestate, MAGA friends and family members, sorting through complicated feelings:
natpernick.substack.com/p/the-person...
Deaths due to Trump
I have updated my prior post on Deaths due to Trump. Please review it and let me know if I’ve missed anything.
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I have updated my prior post on Deaths due to Trump. Please review it and let me know if I’ve missed anything.
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Deaths due to Trump, part 2
16 January 2025
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January 16, 2026 at 12:48 PM
Deaths due to Trump
I have updated my prior post on Deaths due to Trump. Please review it and let me know if I’ve missed anything.
natpernick.substack.com/p/deaths-due...
I have updated my prior post on Deaths due to Trump. Please review it and let me know if I’ve missed anything.
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I recommend this post by Chris Bowers and that you consider subscribing to his blog, as I do:
As stunning as the capture of Maduro was, I actually think Donald Trump is more constrained by outside forces than he appears.
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As stunning as the capture of Maduro was, I actually think Donald Trump is more constrained by outside forces than he appears.
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Nine Ways Donald Trump Is More Constrained Than He Would Like You to Believe
15 January 2026
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January 15, 2026 at 9:33 AM
I recommend this post by Chris Bowers and that you consider subscribing to his blog, as I do:
As stunning as the capture of Maduro was, I actually think Donald Trump is more constrained by outside forces than he appears.
natpernick.substack.com/p/nine-ways-...
As stunning as the capture of Maduro was, I actually think Donald Trump is more constrained by outside forces than he appears.
natpernick.substack.com/p/nine-ways-...
What is YOUR part in the Trump resistance?
This essay is for those gravely troubled by you know who.
In my opinion, the most important issue is what I can do to make the world a better place. This is not about what others should do.
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This essay is for those gravely troubled by you know who.
In my opinion, the most important issue is what I can do to make the world a better place. This is not about what others should do.
natpernick.substack.com/p/what-is-yo...
What is YOUR part in the Trump resistance?
14 January 2026
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January 15, 2026 at 12:24 AM
What is YOUR part in the Trump resistance?
This essay is for those gravely troubled by you know who.
In my opinion, the most important issue is what I can do to make the world a better place. This is not about what others should do.
natpernick.substack.com/p/what-is-yo...
This essay is for those gravely troubled by you know who.
In my opinion, the most important issue is what I can do to make the world a better place. This is not about what others should do.
natpernick.substack.com/p/what-is-yo...
The core of religion lies in the moral capacity to distinguish good and evil, to choose what is good, to uphold it and to oppose what is evil. It is therefore striking that so many people who call themselves religious support America’s Hitler.
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What "true" religious leaders say
`12 January 2026
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January 12, 2026 at 9:32 PM
The core of religion lies in the moral capacity to distinguish good and evil, to choose what is good, to uphold it and to oppose what is evil. It is therefore striking that so many people who call themselves religious support America’s Hitler.
natpernick.substack.com/p/what-true-...
natpernick.substack.com/p/what-true-...
What not to disclose to financial institutions
The people I have met at financial institutions are usually friendly, but that does not mean they are on your side.
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The people I have met at financial institutions are usually friendly, but that does not mean they are on your side.
natpernick.substack.com/p/what-not-t...
What not to disclose to financial institutions
9 January 2026
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January 9, 2026 at 1:04 PM
What not to disclose to financial institutions
The people I have met at financial institutions are usually friendly, but that does not mean they are on your side.
natpernick.substack.com/p/what-not-t...
The people I have met at financial institutions are usually friendly, but that does not mean they are on your side.
natpernick.substack.com/p/what-not-t...
Jen Rubin's lessons from 2025
This post is from Jen Rubin’s post in The Contrarian, Lessons from 2025 - What will guide us going forward?
I found these points most instructive
First, most politicians do not lead. They follow.
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This post is from Jen Rubin’s post in The Contrarian, Lessons from 2025 - What will guide us going forward?
I found these points most instructive
First, most politicians do not lead. They follow.
natpernick.substack.com/p/jen-rubins...
Jen Rubin's lessons from 2025
7 January 2026
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January 8, 2026 at 2:39 AM
Jen Rubin's lessons from 2025
This post is from Jen Rubin’s post in The Contrarian, Lessons from 2025 - What will guide us going forward?
I found these points most instructive
First, most politicians do not lead. They follow.
natpernick.substack.com/p/jen-rubins...
This post is from Jen Rubin’s post in The Contrarian, Lessons from 2025 - What will guide us going forward?
I found these points most instructive
First, most politicians do not lead. They follow.
natpernick.substack.com/p/jen-rubins...
It's been 5 years since Trump's insurrection
I think it is important to remember January 6, 2021:
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I think it is important to remember January 6, 2021:
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It's been 5 years since Trump's insurrection
5 January 2026
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January 5, 2026 at 6:45 PM
It's been 5 years since Trump's insurrection
I think it is important to remember January 6, 2021:
natpernick.substack.com/p/its-been-5...
I think it is important to remember January 6, 2021:
natpernick.substack.com/p/its-been-5...
Why are you so angry?
Of course, it’s your life and you can feel whatever you want. But do you really want to spend your remaining days being angry? Perhaps you feel you have no choice.
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Of course, it’s your life and you can feel whatever you want. But do you really want to spend your remaining days being angry? Perhaps you feel you have no choice.
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Why are you so angry?
3 January 2026
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January 3, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Why are you so angry?
Of course, it’s your life and you can feel whatever you want. But do you really want to spend your remaining days being angry? Perhaps you feel you have no choice.
natpernick.substack.com/p/why-are-yo...
Of course, it’s your life and you can feel whatever you want. But do you really want to spend your remaining days being angry? Perhaps you feel you have no choice.
natpernick.substack.com/p/why-are-yo...
My plans for 2026
My plans for 2026 focus on what I, myself, can do to make the world a better place. This is much more satisfying to me, and ultimately more effective, than trying to tell other people who I don’t know what to do.
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My plans for 2026 focus on what I, myself, can do to make the world a better place. This is much more satisfying to me, and ultimately more effective, than trying to tell other people who I don’t know what to do.
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My plans for 2026
2 January 2026
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January 2, 2026 at 6:41 PM
My plans for 2026
My plans for 2026 focus on what I, myself, can do to make the world a better place. This is much more satisfying to me, and ultimately more effective, than trying to tell other people who I don’t know what to do.
natpernick.substack.com/p/my-plans-f...
My plans for 2026 focus on what I, myself, can do to make the world a better place. This is much more satisfying to me, and ultimately more effective, than trying to tell other people who I don’t know what to do.
natpernick.substack.com/p/my-plans-f...
The monetization of rage
The media, including social media, deliberately try to provoke anger because it boosts their profits. Outrage keeps people watching, scrolling and clicking. They are playing us for suckers, and for the most part, they are winning.
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The media, including social media, deliberately try to provoke anger because it boosts their profits. Outrage keeps people watching, scrolling and clicking. They are playing us for suckers, and for the most part, they are winning.
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The monetization of rage
30 December 2025
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December 30, 2025 at 1:25 PM
The monetization of rage
The media, including social media, deliberately try to provoke anger because it boosts their profits. Outrage keeps people watching, scrolling and clicking. They are playing us for suckers, and for the most part, they are winning.
natpernick.substack.com/p/the-moneti...
The media, including social media, deliberately try to provoke anger because it boosts their profits. Outrage keeps people watching, scrolling and clicking. They are playing us for suckers, and for the most part, they are winning.
natpernick.substack.com/p/the-moneti...
Members of Congress who are afraid of Trump should resign today, and we should tell them
Public officials who are afraid to do their job should resign.
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Public officials who are afraid to do their job should resign.
More at natpernick.substack.com/p/members-of...
Members of Congress who are afraid of Trump should resign today, and we should tell them.
29 December 2025
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December 29, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Members of Congress who are afraid of Trump should resign today, and we should tell them
Public officials who are afraid to do their job should resign.
More at natpernick.substack.com/p/members-of...
Public officials who are afraid to do their job should resign.
More at natpernick.substack.com/p/members-of...
My male breast cancer, part 6, discusses my subsequent drug therapy for male breast cancer.
My oncologist recommended a regimen consisting of ribociclib (Kisqali), Lupron and an aromatase inhibitor.
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My oncologist recommended a regimen consisting of ribociclib (Kisqali), Lupron and an aromatase inhibitor.
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My male breast cancer, part 6 (drug therapy)
26 December 2025
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December 26, 2025 at 4:31 PM
My male breast cancer, part 6, discusses my subsequent drug therapy for male breast cancer.
My oncologist recommended a regimen consisting of ribociclib (Kisqali), Lupron and an aromatase inhibitor.
natpernick.substack.com/p/my-male-br...
My oncologist recommended a regimen consisting of ribociclib (Kisqali), Lupron and an aromatase inhibitor.
natpernick.substack.com/p/my-male-br...
New Year's Resolution from Michigan's Senator Elissa Slotkin
I am passing along this email from Senator Slotkin without the fundraising requests:
A few thoughts as you work on your New Year’s resolutions.
First, don’t tune out.
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I am passing along this email from Senator Slotkin without the fundraising requests:
A few thoughts as you work on your New Year’s resolutions.
First, don’t tune out.
natpernick.substack.com/p/new-years-...
New Year's Resolution from Michigan's Senator Elissa Slotkin
23 December 2025
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December 23, 2025 at 10:49 AM
New Year's Resolution from Michigan's Senator Elissa Slotkin
I am passing along this email from Senator Slotkin without the fundraising requests:
A few thoughts as you work on your New Year’s resolutions.
First, don’t tune out.
natpernick.substack.com/p/new-years-...
I am passing along this email from Senator Slotkin without the fundraising requests:
A few thoughts as you work on your New Year’s resolutions.
First, don’t tune out.
natpernick.substack.com/p/new-years-...
New Year's Resolution from Michigan's Senator Elissa Slotkin
I am passing along this email from Senator Slotkin without the fundraising requests:
A few thoughts as you work on your New Year’s resolutions.
First, don’t tune out.
natpernick.substack.com/p/new-years-...
I am passing along this email from Senator Slotkin without the fundraising requests:
A few thoughts as you work on your New Year’s resolutions.
First, don’t tune out.
natpernick.substack.com/p/new-years-...
New Year's Resolution from Michigan's Senator Elissa Slotkin
23 December 2025
natpernick.substack.com
December 23, 2025 at 10:47 AM
New Year's Resolution from Michigan's Senator Elissa Slotkin
I am passing along this email from Senator Slotkin without the fundraising requests:
A few thoughts as you work on your New Year’s resolutions.
First, don’t tune out.
natpernick.substack.com/p/new-years-...
I am passing along this email from Senator Slotkin without the fundraising requests:
A few thoughts as you work on your New Year’s resolutions.
First, don’t tune out.
natpernick.substack.com/p/new-years-...
This installment is part of my ongoing cancer precursor project, which examines how cancers arise. Part 8 focuses on CNS malignancies (central nervous system).
In Part 8a, we discuss CNS anatomy and histology relevant to CNS tumorigenesis.
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In Part 8a, we discuss CNS anatomy and histology relevant to CNS tumorigenesis.
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Cancer precursor project - CNS malignancies, part 8a (anatomy and histology)
22 December 2025
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December 22, 2025 at 10:43 AM
This installment is part of my ongoing cancer precursor project, which examines how cancers arise. Part 8 focuses on CNS malignancies (central nervous system).
In Part 8a, we discuss CNS anatomy and histology relevant to CNS tumorigenesis.
natpernick.substack.com/p/cancer-pre...
In Part 8a, we discuss CNS anatomy and histology relevant to CNS tumorigenesis.
natpernick.substack.com/p/cancer-pre...
Is a successful Palestine possible in the near future?
In theory, Palestinians should be able to establish a prosperous state that competes economically with Israel.
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In theory, Palestinians should be able to establish a prosperous state that competes economically with Israel.
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Is a successful Palestine possible in the near future?
19 December 2025
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December 19, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Is a successful Palestine possible in the near future?
In theory, Palestinians should be able to establish a prosperous state that competes economically with Israel.
natpernick.substack.com/p/is-a-succe...
In theory, Palestinians should be able to establish a prosperous state that competes economically with Israel.
natpernick.substack.com/p/is-a-succe...
How lung cancer arises, based on complexity theory
I have posted this detailed essay about how lung cancer arises for all 39 types of lung cancer.
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I have posted this detailed essay about how lung cancer arises for all 39 types of lung cancer.
natpernick.substack.com/p/how-lung-c...
How lung cancer arises, based on complexity theory
19 December 2025
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December 19, 2025 at 5:55 PM
How lung cancer arises, based on complexity theory
I have posted this detailed essay about how lung cancer arises for all 39 types of lung cancer.
natpernick.substack.com/p/how-lung-c...
I have posted this detailed essay about how lung cancer arises for all 39 types of lung cancer.
natpernick.substack.com/p/how-lung-c...
How cancer arises
I have started a new textbook, hosted on the CCN home page, titled How Cancer Arises. It will cover the pathophysiology of all 1,200 human cancers.
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I have started a new textbook, hosted on the CCN home page, titled How Cancer Arises. It will cover the pathophysiology of all 1,200 human cancers.
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December 18, 2025 at 4:42 PM
How cancer arises
I have started a new textbook, hosted on the CCN home page, titled How Cancer Arises. It will cover the pathophysiology of all 1,200 human cancers.
natpernick.substack.com/p/how-cancer...
I have started a new textbook, hosted on the CCN home page, titled How Cancer Arises. It will cover the pathophysiology of all 1,200 human cancers.
natpernick.substack.com/p/how-cancer...
Here Are Six Reasons Why Your Worst Fears about American Democracy Won’t Come True in 2026
Chris Bower presents six reasons why your worst fears about American democracy will not come true in 2026. However, complacency will only invite further harm.
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Chris Bower presents six reasons why your worst fears about American democracy will not come true in 2026. However, complacency will only invite further harm.
natpernick.substack.com/p/here-are-s...
Here Are Six Reasons Why Your Worst Fears about American Democracy Won’t Come True in 2026
16 December 2025
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December 16, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Here Are Six Reasons Why Your Worst Fears about American Democracy Won’t Come True in 2026
Chris Bower presents six reasons why your worst fears about American democracy will not come true in 2026. However, complacency will only invite further harm.
natpernick.substack.com/p/here-are-s...
Chris Bower presents six reasons why your worst fears about American democracy will not come true in 2026. However, complacency will only invite further harm.
natpernick.substack.com/p/here-are-s...
Donald demented, part 2
President Donald J. Trump is demented, deranged and unfit for office. Since my last essay in August 2024, his mental and physical condition appears to have clearly deteriorated.
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President Donald J. Trump is demented, deranged and unfit for office. Since my last essay in August 2024, his mental and physical condition appears to have clearly deteriorated.
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Donald demented, part 2
15 December 2025
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December 15, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Donald demented, part 2
President Donald J. Trump is demented, deranged and unfit for office. Since my last essay in August 2024, his mental and physical condition appears to have clearly deteriorated.
natpernick.substack.com/p/donald-dem...
President Donald J. Trump is demented, deranged and unfit for office. Since my last essay in August 2024, his mental and physical condition appears to have clearly deteriorated.
natpernick.substack.com/p/donald-dem...
Voices: I’ve seen how rural hospitals save Utahns’ lives. Cuts to Medicaid threaten their very existence.
By Rachel Pernick, For The Salt Lake Tribune, Dec. 12, 2025
By Rachel Pernick, For The Salt Lake Tribune, Dec. 12, 2025
Voices: I’ve seen how rural hospitals save Utahns’ lives. Cuts to Medicaid threaten their very existence.
"We do not close roads for being less-frequently travelled," writes medical student Rachel Pernick in an op-ed. "Hospitals, like roads, constitute critical infrastructure which allow for people to liv...
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December 14, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Voices: I’ve seen how rural hospitals save Utahns’ lives. Cuts to Medicaid threaten their very existence.
By Rachel Pernick, For The Salt Lake Tribune, Dec. 12, 2025
By Rachel Pernick, For The Salt Lake Tribune, Dec. 12, 2025
Making important decisions
I am often struck by how intelligent people can focus on the wrong factors when making important decisions.
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I am often struck by how intelligent people can focus on the wrong factors when making important decisions.
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Making important decisions
14 December 2025
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December 14, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Making important decisions
I am often struck by how intelligent people can focus on the wrong factors when making important decisions.
natpernick.substack.com/p/making-imp...
I am often struck by how intelligent people can focus on the wrong factors when making important decisions.
natpernick.substack.com/p/making-imp...