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12.08.2025 00:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The replies here are a good reminder how easy it is to find explanations for trends that are actually explained by randomness. The best approach is to start by assuming unusual outcomes are the product of random chance and then see if there's evidence to disprove that instead of the opposite.

27.02.2025 22:46 β€” πŸ‘ 236    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 15    πŸ“Œ 3
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Success and Luck: Good Fortune and the Myth of Meritocr… From New York Times bestselling author and economics co…

In "Success and Luck" (www.goodreads.com/book/show/26...), Robert H. Frank makes the argument that the wealthy are actually better off paying higher taxes because they can't enjoy spending without public services, like a Ferrari driving on a road with potholes. I've been thinking about that lately.

03.02.2025 20:17 β€” πŸ‘ 72    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Stolen Kiss, by Jean HonorΓ© Fragonard, 1760, πŸ“Έ by @MattHintonPhoto

30.01.2025 22:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1573    πŸ” 167    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 15
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font choices matter

25.11.2024 02:19 β€” πŸ‘ 5972    πŸ” 816    πŸ’¬ 186    πŸ“Œ 186

There is nothing about Drew Gooden's playing career that would make a person think he should be a basketball analyst.

17.11.2024 01:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

if I committed a defensive three seconds violation and saw Anne Hathaway roll her eyes in disgust I would never be able to live with myself. I might just walk straight into the river

14.11.2024 01:34 β€” πŸ‘ 400    πŸ” 35    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 2

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