Think in vectors, not absolutes

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Programmers have this thing they deal with a ton called algorithms. It's just a set of instructions to solve a problem. And to solve any problem there are trade offs. Some solutions take up lots of memory (RAM), others lots of computation (processor aka focus & energy). Have you ever had…

Random, it’s an undervalued tool

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There’s growing evidence experts are worse than random on any prediction, yet we still insist on listening to experts. Why? Because we know very deeply the world is complex and constantly changing. We’re looking to have emotional relief from the burden of decision making, and we’re looking…