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Do I Really Have ADHD?

And can I really diagnose myself with the reels of random dudes on Instagram?

Feb 13

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Feb 13

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My Thoughts on Thoughts in Meditation

On looking, locating and letting go

May 9, 2024

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May 9, 2024

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My Super Power is Scientific Thinking

Why science isn’t as important as thinking scientifically

Jun 12, 2024

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The Problem With Personality

We're more than that

Oct 28, 2022

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Oct 28, 2022

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What Most People Get Wrong About Science

It’s more than facts and fast cars

May 3, 2020

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May 3, 2020

"Do you think there’s a better way to conceptualize personality that accounts for its fluidity…

100% - I call it "modes of operating". We all have some subset of them; we're naturally inclined develop some easier because of our…

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A Quick-Start Guide to Meditation

When “just notice” isn’t enough

Feb 3

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Sisyphus Was an Idiot

Don’t be like Sisyphus

Dec 22, 2024

Sisyphus Was an Idiot

Dec 22, 2024

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Why I’m Not a Robot

Or, what rationality really is and why it’s not always better to be it

Aug 7, 2024

Why I’m Not a Robot

Aug 7, 2024

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Am I on The Right Train?

Life is like catching a train - just make sure you’re on the right one

Jul 25, 2024

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Jul 25, 2024

Kiall Hildred

Kiall Hildred

I write about science, psychology, philosophy and life | Hire me for writing and research on Upwork: https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~016131672e7cc85d9d

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