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truth begins where certainty ends | falsifiability, feedback, and reality-based thinking
Why do some people improve while others stay stuck defending the same beliefs?In this episode of The Examined Life, I explore one of the most powerful mental models I've encountered: falsifiability. While it sounds like a concept reserved for science, I've found it applies just as much to fitness, decision-making, and everyday life.We dive into why good ideas are willing to be tested, why humans naturally seek confirmation rather than truth, and how fitness acts as a constant feedback system that reveals what actually works. Along the way, I share how my own beliefs about training, effort…
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