Science, Future and controversy
If you lack data, keep quiet. Here’s why.
It’s like forming an opinion about a restaurant from one unsavory meal or questioning a medical treatment’s effectiveness due to a smattering of adverse outcomes. This phenomenon, known as “small sample bias” or the “law of small numbers,” can significantly distort our judgments and decision-making processes. It’s a deceptive detour that frequently misleads us.
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The case of Roe v. Wade (1973) is a seminal moment in U.S. legal history, epitomizing the complex interplay between legal reasoning, constitutional interpretation, and moral values. At its core, Roe v. Wade addressed the deeply contentious issue of abortion and the constitutional right to privacy, ultimately legalizing abortion nationwide and establishing a landmark precedent for reproductive rights.
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Slavery is not History, it is happening right now!
Human trafficking, a heinous crime plaguing societies worldwide, encompasses the illegal transportation of individuals through coercion or deceit for purposes such as labor exploitation, sexual servitude, or other activities that financially benefit traffickers. Let’s explore various types of human trafficking, examine the legal frameworks established to combat it, and discuss actionable steps we can take to address this pressing issue.
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The case of minimum wage laws serves as a poignant illustration of the perils of inductive reasoning. Hayek’s predictions, though grounded in economic theory and empirical observations, failed to account for the multifaceted dynamics shaping labor markets. By extrapolating from limited data and theoretical abstractions, Hayek fell victim to the inherent biases and oversights characteristic of inductive reasoning.
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Can machines truly be creative? Some argue yes, pointing to AI-generated art, music, and literature. However, upon closer examination, it becomes apparent that the creativity exhibited by AI is merely a permutation of existing information rather than genuine innovation. True creativity, as exemplified by pioneers like Isaac Newton, involves the generation of new knowledge to tackle previously unsolved problems. In this essay, I will argue that while AI can mimic creativity to an extent, it ultimately fails to embody the essence of true innovation due to its inability to generate entirely novel solutions by creating new knowledge.
Read moreFrom Roman Empires to supercomputers Cryptography, the art of writing or solving codes, has been an integral part of human history. It has evolved from simple ciphers used by ancient civilizations to complex algorithms that secure modern digital communications. This
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What is the purpose of life? Noone is actually noticing me in the world so why should I still live? What is the point? The troubles of becoming more intelligent, come with a blindness for absurdity.
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Ever wondered what is being held for ransom in a ransomware attack? A little guide to the practice of Cyber-outlaws
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A Research team on Spotify develops a new ML model for decision-making using counterfactuals. Why that’s exciting! Self-driving cars, medical diagnosis, investment plans, and game theory are all applications of decision-making AI. Decision theory is the study of algorithms for
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How AI and Robotics are Saving Bees Bees are essential to the Earth’s ecosystem as they provide pollination services that help grow the crops we depend on for food. Unfortunately, honeybee populations have declined in recent years due to environmental factors,
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