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The Illusion of Skill
Started this discussion. Last reply by Unseen Jan 17. 20 Replies 1 Like
In his book Thinking Fast and Slow, Daniel Kahneman describes an "illusion of skill" where too much weight is attributed to skill rather than other factors like blind luck. He recalls a time he was…Continue
The Protestant Work Ethic Theory
Started this discussion. Last reply by Logicallunatic Aug 25, 2013. 8 Replies 1 Like
In Civilization Niall Ferguson argues that the Protestant work ethic was the engine behind the growth of modern day capitalism and that it even fuelled the industrial revolution.Ferguson goes on:"If…Continue
How much woo does an atheist believe?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Unseen Jun 16, 2013. 37 Replies 0 Likes
For example, I have an atheist friend who is sadly an anti-vaccer, another half believes is water divining. The point being atheism is no guarantee of a woo-free wordview.Have any of you here had…Continue
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Logicallunatic commented on Ed's blog post 'PBS Frontline expose "Secrets of the Vatican" rather shocking at times.'"Apparently god turned a blind eye to all that kiddy fucking, but he strongly disapproves of condoms and gay marriage. "
Unseen replied to Logicallunatic's discussion 'The Illusion of Skill'"I'm stuck in Cleveland. Came back to take care of my father. He died, but now I can't seem to get back there. I love the fact that Portand is such a walkable city It's compact. At the same time it has plenty of good restaurants…"
Belle Rose replied to Logicallunatic's discussion 'The Illusion of Skill'"@Unseen, not to derail the thread, but I agree, I absolutely LOVE Portland. I would rather live there, would go in a heartbeat if I could ;) I hope you come to the "Meet the Avatars in August. I'll be there. It will give me a good excuse…"
Davis Goodman replied to Logicallunatic's discussion 'The Illusion of Skill'"Yeah...I'm joking. But that was inevitable ;)"
Unseen replied to Logicallunatic's discussion 'The Illusion of Skill'"Once again I ask if you are joking."
Davis Goodman replied to Logicallunatic's discussion 'The Illusion of Skill'"Since we live in a hard determinist world ... neiyher luck nor skill apply."
Unseen replied to Logicallunatic's discussion 'The Illusion of Skill'"Okay, you are joking, right? The point was that NO luck was involved in any of those examples. Innate talent and lots of practice, not luck.
Carlos may not be the fastest guitar player on the planet, but no other guitar player creates such…"
Unseen replied to Logicallunatic's discussion 'The Illusion of Skill'"I lived in Portland, Oregon for about 35 years and wish I was back there. I love the Pacific Northwest, rain and all. Portland doesn't have and NFL team (they're more of a soccer town), so the Seahawks are my team."
Ed replied to Logicallunatic's discussion 'The Illusion of Skill'"What is it specifically about Carlos' guitar playing abilities that make you believe he is just lucky? I have appreciated his musical abilities for decades and think the guy has laudable talent."
Unseen replied to Logicallunatic's discussion 'The Illusion of Skill'" I think primarily of one book, can't remember which, which predicted a financial crisis tied to the bursting of a housing bubble, published sometime in late 2007 I think.
The book was written by a she, not a he, I think. Is…"
Belle Rose replied to Logicallunatic's discussion 'The Illusion of Skill'"@Gallup: Normally I really don't give a flying fuck about football. But since I live in Seattle I can't HELP but share the excitement this year!
Plus they made this beat that I can't stop dancing to, lol...
YEA, you know 'bout…"
Kir Komrik replied to Logicallunatic's discussion 'The Illusion of Skill'"Hey Logicallunatic,
Speaking experientially I can say I think I agree with this. It's all about privilege, sadly. Everyone I know who is "successful" had circumstantial differences that were salient and clear when the onion layers are…"
Brian Daurelle replied to Logicallunatic's discussion 'The Illusion of Skill'"My mother is very into investment literature, and I was nearly drawn in by it myself, in my more impressionable years, because each book she picked up seemed to have the answers to all questions you could ever want to ask about becoming rich and…"
Gallup's Mirror replied to Logicallunatic's discussion 'The Illusion of Skill'"Blasphemy!
We are all Patriots!
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