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Louisiana and the good life | The American Conservative
BBC – Future – Health – Why are we so curious? [Anonymoused]
BBC – Future – Health – Why are we so curious? [Anonymoused]
“In the world of artificial intelligence, computer scientists have explored how behaviour evolves when guided by different learning algorithms. An important result is that even the best learning algorithms fall down if they are not encouraged to explore a little. Without a little something to distract them from what they should be doing, these algorithms get stuck in a rut, relying on the same responses time and time again.”
The ‘Busy’ Trap – NYTimes.com
The ‘Busy’ Trap – NYTimes.com
“Almost everyone I know is busy. They feel anxious and guilty when they aren’t either working or doing something to promote their work. They schedule in time with friends the way students with 4.0 G.P.A.’s make sure to sign up for community service because it looks good on their college applications. “
Blog: Barking up the wrong tree: What is the most harmful drug?
Opening Minds, Closing Minds, Arnold Kling | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty
Opening Minds, Closing Minds, Arnold Kling | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty
“writing can (a) attempt to open the minds of people on the opposite side as the author, (b) attempt to open minds of people on the same side as the author, (c) attempt to close minds of people on the same side as the author”
YouTube: Hot Weather in Richmond this Weekend
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Blog: FanGraphs Baseball: Q&A: Tim Hudson, Evolution of a Repertoire
Haiku Finder
Haiku Finder
Python module to locate haikus in unstructured English text
Blog: Sam Harris: Author, neuroscientist, philosopher.: In Defense of “Spiritual”
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Blog: I Love Charts: theyuniversity: Source: Know Your Meme
Blog: NotGraphs Baseball: My Business Card That I Just Designed
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Blog: The American Conservative » Rod Dreher: Being From Somewhere
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What It’s Like To Be The CEO: Revelations and Reflections
What It’s Like To Be The CEO: Revelations and Reflections
“Wouldn’t it be the coolest thing in the World if we were the generation that consistently got punched in the face, didn’t complain, didn’t slow down, picked up our lunch pails and went out everyday to create sustainable opportunities for a generation that we haven’t met yet?”