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Meaning is post-hoc.
If you think you can predict ahead of time what will be meaningful, then you're wrong.
Cody Kommers
Jan 20
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The Off-Policy Theory of Happiness
Why the metrics we use to evaluate decisions are not the ones we should use to make them.
Cody Kommers
Dec 9, 2022
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Meaning is contextual.
The case against my least favorite question of all time.
Cody Kommers
Jan 13
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A Small Exercise in Gratitude
And a minor resolution about friendship.
Cody Kommers
Dec 30, 2022
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Palentine's Day (feat. Robin Dunbar)
When time is limited, friendships are often what we let go. That's a huge problem.
Cody Kommers
Feb 14
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Introducing: Meaning Lab
A cognitive science perspective on the pursuit of meaning in work, life, and relationships.
Cody Kommers
Dec 2, 2022
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Americans Applying to UK PhDs: A Guide
What I wish I'd known when applying to Oxford
Cody Kommers
Sep 6, 2021
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#101: Finding meaning in the maybe (feat. John Kaag)
Usually we try to avoid uncertainty. It's actually a crucial ingredient in meaning.
Cody Kommers
Jan 17
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What can psychology tell us about meaning? (feat. Paul Bloom)
Empirical evidence suggests people report some pursuits as more meaningful than others. Paul argues these pursuits are intrinsically meaningfully. I'm…
Cody Kommers
Mar 2
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Meaning is interpretative.
That's why scientists don't know how to study it.
Cody Kommers
Feb 3
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#100: I interviewed 90+ scientists about their career. These are the 12 biggest lessons I learned.
For my 100th podcast episode, I'm doing a Cognitive Revolution look-back.
Cody Kommers
Jan 10
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My Favorite Book of the Year
I believe when someone writes a perfect book, it deserves to sell a gazillion copies.
Cody Kommers
Dec 23, 2022
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