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 – The Comprehensive Guide
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 …
Mental Models (Part 4)
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 …
Announcement: Our New Data & Research Lab ‘Starlab’ Is Open & Operational
Big news today: Our new Data & Research Lab ‘Starlab is officially open for business. Starlab specializes in the collection, analysis, and visualization of data for advanced applications, including remote sensing, satellite and stratospheric imagery analysis, location-based services, and spatial data mining. It also provides expertise in data science, predictive analytics, artificial intelligence, economics, business intelligence, and customer analytics. Starlab …
Mental Models (Part 3)
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 …
Mental Models (Part 2)
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 …
Mental Models (Part 1)
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 …
Basic Mungernomics
In this shitty bathroom analysis we examine pleb success probability in a Mungernomics framework using our Proprietary Decisioning System [smoov.bra.in2023] to test our hypothesis. A Study in Simplicity and Uncommon, Common Sense 📊 Decepticon intellectuals come in many forms. But one of their most common tricks is to play the role of the market/economic expert. Bold predictions. Fancy charts. Long …
The End of Times – Predictions & Prophecy
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 …
Beer Math for Athletes
In this analysis we examine the effects of getting hammered using our Proprietary Decisioning System [smoov.bra.in2023] to test our hypothesis: athletes who drink alcohol are not serious people. BEER MATH FOR ATHLETES 📊 A few of the guys in the office are MMA nerds. Not D1 level athletes, but still solid. Late 20’s. In their relative primes. They are decent …