The Illusion of Action
Or how most problems in life are self-solving

A few years ago, my son was sick. We went to the doctor and he gave us a choice. Either he could have the usual treatment — Calpol, painkillers, etc — or, preferably, we could do nothing and let nature run its course.
We chose non-intervention.
That advice resonated with me for a long time and made me wonder how often we do…