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The game show problem

Published in November 25th, 2024
Posted by in Philosophy
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Here’s a notorious example of dealing with the unseen that other people see. “You are at a game show. There are three doors. One door hides a car and two doors each hide a goat(*). Presumably you want the car. The game show host as you to pick one door without opening. After opening the […]

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Precision, accuracy and the importance of using the right model

Published in November 22nd, 2024
Posted by in Philosophy
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One of the things I think about a lot is the difference between precision and accuracy or from a modeling perspective the difference between verification and validation. The difference between precision and accuracy can be understood in terms of measuring tools such as a clock. A precise clock measures time very consistently. For instance, if […]

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The virtue of discomfort

Published in November 17th, 2024
Posted by in Philosophy
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Discomfort is a virtue. Without discomfort it is not possible to retrain to your insulin system to stop expecting a new infusion of carbohydrates every third waking hour. Without discomfort the body never learns to burn fat for energy. Without discomfort it is impossible to be full of energy without eating and you will not […]

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