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Eudaimonia, Self, and Evolution (Part II) | Strategy

Date Published: 25 Dec 24

Through a methodological shift from abstract values to concrete actions, the article builds on Part I explores personal identity as an ongoing creative process.

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Eudaimonia, Self, and Evolution (Part I) | Strategy

Date Published: 16 Dec 24

This article explores the self as a collection of independent entities across time, bound by an evolving value hierarchy that weaves coherence and meaning into our identity.

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Inter-arrival Time, Clustering, and Patterns | Models

Date Published: 17 Nov 24

This article delves into the human tendency to seek patterns amidst randomness, exploring the interplay between signal and noise through my reflections.

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On The Shelf | Poetics

Date Published: 31 Oct 24

This article explores my reflections on Michael Craig-Martin's On the Shelf, drawing parallels between the balance in his work and the process of ideation.

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The Count of Monte Cristo | Poetics

Date Published: 14 Oct 24

This article is a reflection on The Count of Monte Cristo by A. Dumas. Specifically, I explore Edmond Dantès’ time in prison, exploring his psychological breakdown and eventual rebirth.

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Flaming June | Poetics

Date Published: 29 Sep 24

This article delves into my personal experience and reflections on Flaming June, a captivating masterpiece by Sir Frederic Leighton.

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Binary Outcomes, Risk Aversion, and Sorites Paradox (Part II) | Models

Date Published: 15 Sep 24

This article explores the relationship between Binomial and Poisson, using the Sorites paradox to highlight when Binomial is “good enough” for real-world scenarios.

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Binary Outcomes, Risk Aversion, and Sorites Paradox (Part I) | Models

Date Published: 30 Aug 24

This article highlights the paradox that higher success rates may increase risk aversion due to greater sensitivity to potential losses.

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Narratives, Chekhov’s Gun, and Agency | Models

Date Published: 16 Aug 24

The article delves into the nature of cinematic heroism and character transformation, using the concept of normal distributionsto model how characters' paths evolve over time.

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Targets, Quests, and Evolution | Strategy

Date Published: 30 Jul 24

The article explores the importance of setting goals, embracing sacrifice, and enduring challenges to realise potential, drawing parallels to the transformative hero's journey in mythology.

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Searle’s Chinese Room, Reductionism, and Gaussian Mixture Models | Models

Date Published: 14 Jul 24

The article explores John Searle's Chinese Room argument, delving into philosophical concepts of reductionism and emergentism.

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Expectations, Tails, and Poisson-Gamma | Models

Date Published: 17 Jun 24

The article explores updating assumptions in dynamic environments using Poisson-Gamma models, emphasising the need for flexibility and stability in decision making.

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Continuity, Jumps, and Measuring Progress | Models

Date Published: 25 May 24

This article explores how progress is driven by both continuous improvement and significant "jumps."

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Gradient Ascent, Global Maximum, and Complexity | Models

Date Published: 6 May 24

This article explores strategies for progressing from point A to point B using the gradient ascent algorithm, highlighting the challenges of reaching higher levels of achievement.

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Origin, Meta-games, and Unifying Rules | Strategy

Date Published: 22 Apr 24

This article discusses the importance of identifying one’s origin and destination, while exploring the idea of a "meta-game" as a broader pursuit of meaning and purpose.

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