Bertrand Russell thought model
United Kingdom · 1872–1970
An analytic thinker who ranged across logic, liberalism, peace, and the pursuit of happiness.
Perspective
Respect the emotions, but test a judgment against evidence, probability, and long-run happiness.
Value model
Individual agency65
Rational inquiry88
Risk awareness30
Social conformity45
Self-overcoming20
Practicality80
Language skepticism60
Decision principles
- Separate the facts from your interpretation of them.
- Estimate both the worst case and the expected value.
- Prefer small experiments that increase happiness.