Author: medha deb

Skills Lab

Why Coordination Matters for Solving Big Problems

Learn how to turn scattered efforts into powerful, aligned action that tackles the world’s most important…

Medha Deb·9 min read
Learning

How to Break Bad Habits: Science-Backed Strategies That Work

Learn why harmful routines are so stubborn, and use evidence-based tools to replace bad habits with…

Medha Deb·11 min read
Worklife

Biorisk Careers: Paths in Biosecurity, Biosafety, and Policy

Explore how to use technical, policy, and strategic skills to reduce global biological threats and catastrophic…

Medha Deb·11 min read
Worklife

How Global Income Estimates Are Built and Why They Matter

Understanding the challenges and limitations in estimating the world’s income distribution.

Medha Deb·11 min read
Learning

How 80,000 Hours Managed a Successful CEO Transition

How 80,000 Hours approached a major leadership shift while preserving mission, culture, and long-term impact.

Medha Deb·10 min read
Learning

Mental Health in Ambitious, Impact-Driven Careers

Navigate mental health challenges while pursuing meaningful and impactful career goals.

Medha Deb·10 min read
Worklife

Is a Policy Master’s Worth It? US MPP, MPA & MIA Guide

A practical, impact-focused guide to deciding whether a US public policy master’s is the right next…

Medha Deb·10 min read
Worklife

The Edge of Sentience: How to Act When Feeling Is Uncertain

How should we treat beings that might be sentient, from human patients to animals and AI,…

Medha Deb·11 min read
Learning

How Social Norms, Nudges, and Cascades Drive Public Change

From nudges to norm shifts, explore how ideas spread, movements ignite, and societies transform without a…

Medha Deb·10 min read
Learning

China’s AI Capabilities, Constraints, and Global Impact

A clear look at how China develops, deploys, and governs AI, and what that means for…

Medha Deb·11 min read