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The replies here are a good reminder how easy it is to find explanations for trends that are actually explained by randomness. The best approach is to start by assuming unusual outcomes are the product of random chance and then see if there's evidence to disprove that instead of the opposite.
My ESPN debut investigates a mystery: For the first time in his career, LeBron's team is worse with him on the court—but is that actually his fault, or rather the result of historically lousy luck?
Is LeBron the unluckiest player in the NBA? An investigation
A once-in-a-decade level of misfortune is hindering the greatest player of the century. The good news for LeBron and the Lakers: His luck might turn just in time.
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February 27, 2025 at 10:46 PM
The replies here are a good reminder how easy it is to find explanations for trends that are actually explained by randomness. The best approach is to start by assuming unusual outcomes are the product of random chance and then see if there's evidence to disprove that instead of the opposite.
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In "Success and Luck" (www.goodreads.com/book/show/26...), Robert H. Frank makes the argument that the wealthy are actually better off paying higher taxes because they can't enjoy spending without public services, like a Ferrari driving on a road with potholes. I've been thinking about that lately.
Success and Luck: Good Fortune and the Myth of Meritocr…
From New York Times bestselling author and economics co…
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February 3, 2025 at 8:17 PM
In "Success and Luck" (www.goodreads.com/book/show/26...), Robert H. Frank makes the argument that the wealthy are actually better off paying higher taxes because they can't enjoy spending without public services, like a Ferrari driving on a road with potholes. I've been thinking about that lately.
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The Stolen Kiss, by Jean Honoré Fragonard, 1760, 📸 by @MattHintonPhoto
January 30, 2025 at 10:07 PM
The Stolen Kiss, by Jean Honoré Fragonard, 1760, 📸 by @MattHintonPhoto
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font choices matter
November 25, 2024 at 2:19 AM
font choices matter
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if I committed a defensive three seconds violation and saw Anne Hathaway roll her eyes in disgust I would never be able to live with myself. I might just walk straight into the river
November 14, 2024 at 1:34 AM
if I committed a defensive three seconds violation and saw Anne Hathaway roll her eyes in disgust I would never be able to live with myself. I might just walk straight into the river