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Explaining the world one sketch at a time

Sketchplanations makes complex ideas simple with clear, insightful sketches. Explore topics from science, creativity, psychology, and beyond explained in pictures.

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A participant asks a question at a conference talk leading to chat with new people later

Ask a question early at conferences

There’s no point in being in a room full of interesting people and not being able to find each other. Asking a question early on can give you a good conference day by letting others know who you are, what you look like and what you're interested in. It's like sharing your bio, and sometimes agenda, with the room. This helps you stand out later for others to seek you out.
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Share by default—JP Rangaswami's reframe on sharing

Share by Default

I’ve always been somewhat guarded about sharing, preferring to stick with close friends and family. This frame shift, provided for me by JP Rangaswami, was part of the reason for putting Sketchplanations up here. And it’s spot on. How could I possibly know who may find which sketchplanation interesting?
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Win at Monopoly

Tactics drawn from How to Use Math to Dominate at Monopoly.
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3 techniques to deter riff-raff

Light well Play classical music Paint it pink I have read case-studies of each being effective.
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Topple-fit a sheet

My wife finds it amusing, but I genuinely find it the most effective way to fit a sheet. Plus, it’s more fun. (similar fun to be had by fitting a duvet into the corners by climbing inside the cover)
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Hard things to do with your other hand

After getting pretty serious RSI many years back I was forced to start doing more things with my ‘other’ hand. It takes time and practice, but hey, you can already do these things with one hand - why not learn a little more during everyday life?
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