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Why people stick to plans the facts no longer support

Why people stick to plans the facts no longer support

Why people stick to plans the facts no longer supportPaul Littlejohn
Published on: 11/09/2026

Teams can understand the facts and still defend a plan that no longer works. Five questions for turning uncomfortable information into decisions about resources, commitments and what changes next.

You Can't Argue With Gravity

You Can't Argue With Gravity

You Can't Argue With GravityPaul Littlejohn
Published on: 24/07/2026

A convincing picture can still be wrong. A flying illusion leads to practical habits for checking sources, separating evidence from hopes and questioning confident answers.

Judgement Will Be the Next AI Gold Rush

Judgement Will Be the Next AI Gold Rush

Judgement Will Be the Next AI Gold RushPaul Littlejohn
Published on: 10/07/2026

As AI produces more work, judging what deserves attention becomes harder. Paul examines the difference between a decision process and the judgement needed to use it.

SpaceX Blew Up Four Rockets on Purpose.

SpaceX Blew Up Four Rockets on Purpose.

SpaceX Blew Up Four Rockets on Purpose.Paul Littlejohn
Published on: 03/07/2026

A rocket test can fail at landing and still answer the question it was built to test. The Starship programme illustrates clear purpose, tolerable losses and learning through successive moves.