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The Understructure of Thought
Language imposes limitations. When we reason, we use language, whether symbolic or natural. But, our understanding, or, perhaps it is better to talk about it as an intuition, runs deeper than our reason. A common example can be found in a terms like "creepy", "janky", etc. We use these terms when there is uncertainty, when … Continue reading The Understructure of Thought
The Computers Are Out of Their Boxes
"What does that mean? Well, computers haven’t changed much in 40 or 50 years. They’re smaller and faster, but they’re still boxes with processors that run instructions from humans. AI changes that on at least three fronts: how computers are made, how they’re programmed, and how they’re used. Ultimately, it will change what they are … Continue reading The Computers Are Out of Their Boxes
Do The Easy Bits First
"As soon as you've done the easy bit, everything around it becomes easier. This is the way we solve the puzzle.This is also the way we fix the world......If I run into a problem I can't solve yet, or I encounter a subject that's too hard for me, I go "Huh, interesting", and save it … Continue reading Do The Easy Bits First
Decide to K.I.S.S.
"...irrelevant information or unavailable options often cause people to make bad choices. When both elements are present, the probability of a poor decision is even greater."—Chadd, I., Filiz-Ozbay, E. & Ozbay, E.Y. "The relevance of irrelevant information." Experimental Economics. November 11, 2020. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10683-020-09687-3 Determining what is possible and the relevant information between choices is key … Continue reading Decide to K.I.S.S.
Double or Nothing
"I often like to think in terms of these three options when I have a big decision to make.I can call. I can maintain the status quo and keep my energy investment the same as before. I can raise. I can escalate the situation and put more energy into it. Or I can fold by … Continue reading Double or Nothing
One and One Sometimes Equals Eleven
We often make assumptions that are reasonable in one context, abstract it into a guideline and apply that guideline to a new situation. Often, it is difficult to assess whether these situations are close enough to apply what we know to what we don't. At base, this is the problem of induction. There is no … Continue reading One and One Sometimes Equals Eleven
Mental Models: How to Train Your Brain to Think in New Ways
"A mental model is an explanation of how something works. It is a concept, framework, or worldview that you carry around in your mind to help you interpret the world and understand the relationship between things. Mental models are deeply held beliefs about how the world works... ...To quote Charlie Munger again, '80 or 90 … Continue reading Mental Models: How to Train Your Brain to Think in New Ways
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