Learn to Think in Color

How do you identify what information is important? Mental Filters for Separating Signal from Noise Big Picture Learning to spot what information is truly important is less about consuming more and more about choosing better. In a world of infinite inputs, your real constraint is attention, not access. The key question is:  Which information actually improves your decisions, actions, or long-term outcomes? Overflow, Not Scarcity Think of your mind as a  backpack  and the internet as a  warehouse . The trap is trying to carry “a bit of everything” instead of asking what you actually need for the specific trip you’re on. Most of us either: Treat all information as equally worth knowing, or Let urgency (notifications, headlines, other people’s crises) define importance A better starting question: Important compared to what? Information is only important relative to a goal, decision, or problem. Without that context, everything looks potentially relevant—and your brain de...

What information do you keep consuming that doesn’t change what you do? Making peace with “non-actionable” content—without getting stuck 🧠  Big Picture in a Box The question  “What information do you keep consuming that doesn’t change what you do?”  isn’t a demand that everything you read instantly become a new habit. It’s an invitation to notice which inputs nourish you, which quietly reshape your worldview over time, and which are just noise. A better way to think about your information Some content—art, fiction, essays, big-picture analysis—matters  because  it doesn’t ask you to act right now. It lingers, it colors how you see the world, it incubates. Other content promises immediate change but never quite gets there. The goal is not to purge “non-actionable” information, but to become conscious of its role: joy, insight, context, or growth. When you can tell which is which, you can honor slow-burn learning while still cutting unhelpful, chronic inaction. W...

What Does the Post-Knowledge Economy Look Like? Post Knowledge Economy From knowledge to wisdom: navigating the next shift in value   Framing the Question For decades, the “knowledge economy” has been the backbone of modern growth. It described a world where expertise, information, and intellectual work fueled innovation and prosperity. But what happens when knowledge itself becomes abundant, automated, and nearly free? That’s the puzzle of the  post-knowledge economy . In this new era, the skills that set humans apart—creativity, judgment, trust, and meaning-making—may become the true currency of value. Understanding this shift helps us prepare for a future where information is everywhere, but wisdom is rare. A Quick Look Back: The Rise of the Knowledge Economy Economies evolve. The agricultural era prized land and labor. The industrial age revolved around machines and factories. Then, as the 20th century closed, knowledge became the prized asset. Consultants, engineers, rese...