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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
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
“The best way to get what you want is to deserve what you want.” — Charlie Munger more
BLUF Increasing minimum wage --> decreased job opportunities From the abstract: Did California's Fast Food Minimum Wage Reduce Employment? We analyze the effect of California's $20 fast food minimum wage, which was enacted in September 2023 and w... more
Why socialism fails? It’s not because of bad people who pervert a great ideal. The socialist system is: inefficient inhumane It removes incentives to produce because it violates human nature by denying the right to ownership and business initiati... more