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Is this not simpler, better, and just more fair? Reference: The Flat Tax Is Back more
Medicaid has some problems: High Growth Rate: Medicaid spending has grown much faster than other federal programs, including Medicare, Social Security, and defense spending. Waste, Fraud, and Abuse: The program made over $1 trillion in federal im... more
After reading a post by Andy Masley, I like some of his conclusions: When people hold extremist beliefs, they are more likely to become "ideologically crazy" and polarized against others due to the poor quality of criticism they receive from most... more
Focus only on what you control: You control your actions, thoughts, and responses. Everything else is out of your hands. Don't waste energy on things you can't change. Don't argue with idiots: Someone's wrong on the internet? Let them be wrong. Y... more
Profit margins of different industries are not always straightforward. Net Profit Margins Average across all industries is 7.7% Banking & Financial Services: 20–30% Software (SaaS): 15–30% Pharmaceuticals: 15–25% Energy & Utilities: 8–15% Manufac... more
Best Practices for Spaced Repetition Write good flashcards: Focus on covering properties, similarities, differences, examples, implications, history, and other aspects of a topic. Use active recall: Try to figure out the answer before looking at ... more
Start with a direct "no" right away Express gratitude for the request, acknowledging the person's value and implied consideration Explain that you're prioritizing other commitments or goals (i.e., a "yes" to something else) End with good wishes a... more
Facebook: Tracks you through Like buttons across the web, whether or not you are logged in or even have a Facebook account. Maintains shadow profiles on people who don’t use Facebook. Logs Android users' calls and texts. Absorbs unique phone iden... more
Notes from Bertrand Russell’s Nobel prize acceptance speech. Human nature is driven by desire; Not duty or moral principle. This desire is a fundamental driver of human behavior, and understanding it is essential to making sense of human actions.... more
Captivating Stories A Walk in the Park: The True Story of a Spectacular Misadventure in the Grand Canyon by Kevin Fedarko Nuclear War: A Scenario by Annie Jacobsen Free Ride: Heartbreak, Courage, and The 20,000-Mile Motorcycle Journey That Change... more