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Probabilistic Formalism for the Uninitiated: Navigating the Epistemic Maelstrom of a Disordered Cosmos We exist in a Materium fundamentally composed of energy and matter. The Materium, also called “real-space,” is a tangible, four-dimensional region of spacetime where corporeal beings live. The Materium represents the physical plane of existence defined by the four basic natural forces—gravity, electromagnetism, strong force, and weak …
One of my main intellectual strategies is to explore important neglected topics where I can find an original angle to pursue. As a result, I tend to lose interest in topics as they get more attention. This is why I’ve avoided customer lifetime value. Sure, it is plausibly important, but there are millions of articles written about it online, and …
The human brain is a powerful computer that’s capable of incredible things, but it’s also full of bugs and extremely prone to error. These errors, also called “cognitive biases” are mental mistakes that can affect both our thinking and actions. What is Cognitive Bias? A cognitive bias is an error in cognition that arises in a person’s line of reasoning …
Data Science is bullsh*t. I say this a lot. And I say it despite the fact that I run my own data science lab. And it isn’t the science per se that is the issue. It’s the way it’s often used. There is an overabundance of useless projects, useless ideas, and useless analysis that do not align with business goals. …
Mental Models: how to avoid “smoov.bra.in2023” reasoning errors and suboptimal outcomes. The human brain is a fascinating machine. It’s a complex system comprised of billions of interactions which shape our thoughts, feelings, dreams, memories, and ultimately make us who we are. Powering the human earth-suit, the brain is (quite arguably) the most advanced piece of hardware/software ever made. But the …
Use these mental models to improve your problem-solving and decision-making skills and overcome common [smoov.bra.in2023] reasoning errors. PDF: We created a clean, printable PDF of this series for offline reading. Buy it here or view a preview. Greetings, my fellow plebeians. I hope you are enjoying this series so far. In case you missed the first three installments, you can …
Use these mental models to improve your problem-solving and decision-making skills and overcome common [smoov.bra.in2023] reasoning errors. PDF: We created a clean, printable PDF of this series for offline reading. Buy it here or view a preview. Mental Models: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 4 In an age where data is abundant, but wisdom is increasingly scarce, the currency of clarity has …
Use these mental models to improve your problem-solving and decision-making skills and overcome common [smoov.bra.in2023] reasoning errors. PDF: We created a clean, printable PDF of this series for offline reading. Buy it here or view a preview. Mental Models: Part 1 | Part 3 | Part 4 Greetings, my fellow plebeians. I hope this message finds you well and thriving in your …
Use these mental models to improve your problem-solving and decision-making skills and overcome common [smoov.bra.in2023] reasoning errors. PDF: We created a clean, printable PDF of this series for offline reading. Buy it here or view a preview. Mental Models: Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 As an economist by way of education (not profession), I was introduced to Charlie Munger’s now …
In this shitty bathroom analysis we examine Doomsday Probability (USA/Russia/et al) using our Proprietary Decisioning System [smoov.bra.in2023] to test our hypothesis. INTRO TO THE END 📊 There has been a rumor going around this week that the US and Russia are on the brink of thermonuclear war. Something about a power plant in Ukraine, some explosives, high tensions, and possibly …
