Epicurean paradox
The Epicurean paradox or riddle of Epicurus or Epicurus’ trilemma is a version of the problem of evil.
The Epicurean paradox or riddle of Epicurus or Epicurus’ trilemma is a version of the problem of evil.
Don’t repeat yourself
Civil inattention is the process whereby strangers who are in close proximity demonstrate that they are aware of one another.
Look again at that dot. That’s here. That’s home. That’s us.
Objectives and key results (OKR) is a framework for defining and tracking objectives and their outcomes.
A brocard is a legal maxim in Latin that is, in a strict sense, derived from traditional legal authorities, even from ancient Rome.
Monte Carlo simulation is a computerized mathematical technique that allows people to account for risk in quantitative analysis and decision making.
The Critical Zone, surface and near-surface environment, sustains nearly all terrestrial life.
Concept for a unit that could be used in measuring and quantifying our brain’s activities.
A vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft is one that can hover, take off, and land vertically.
There are two and only two ways to get paid when you invest in an asset.
The Brier score is a proper score function that measures the accuracy of probabilistic predictions. It is applicable to tasks in which predictions must assign probabilities to a set of mutually exclusive discrete outcomes. The set of possible outcomes can be either binary or categorical in nature, and the probabilities assigned to this set of… View Article
Here’s the rule of three. It’s a long time computer-person rule of thumb that you can apply to your life now. It’s also called the Backup 3-2-1 rule.
There is no controlling life. Try corralling a lightning bolt, containing a tornado. Dam a stream and it will create a new channel. Resist, and the tide will sweep you off your feet. Allow, and grace will carry you to higher ground. The only safety lies in letting it all in – the wild and… View Article
Learning to fall asleep quickly is a useful skill.
A short video on how to tie your shoes
In North Korea there is no internet access as we know it in the rest of the world, there is Kwangmyong.
A short story by Isaac Asimov.