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Philosophy

Pie Charts: They’re Bad

Ever since the dawn of history, some go-to techniques have wormed themselves into mankind’s habits, despite having no business being there. That clichéd opening for … Read More ›

Posted on March 24, 2020March 21, 2020
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Politics

A Probabilistic Vindication of Vlad Putin

In October 2006, Anna Politkovskaya, a Russian journalist and dissident, was murdered in her apartment complex by multiple gunshot wounds. Specifically, she was assassinated on … Read More ›

Posted on June 15, 2017June 5, 2017
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Philosophy

Boy, Do I Hate Being Right All the Time

Unless you are allergic to talking about politics and religion with people, or you consider “arguing” a dirty word, then you have probably at some … Read More ›

Posted on July 3, 2016December 24, 2016
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Art

Math Books You Will Enjoy

I’ve seen math described as a universal language, a prerequisite to philosophy, and the common sense equivalent of Iron Man’s suit. Most people, however, wouldn’t … Read More ›

Posted on October 30, 2014November 29, 2017
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Philosophy

How to Learn Like Leonardo da Vinci

Thinking it sounded fun, I registered last winter for a college course entitled “Symbolic Logic (MTH 303).” I had expected a Junior-level math course, even … Read More ›

Posted on July 17, 2014November 29, 2017

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