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The Problem with Intelligence

Last spring, YouGov America ran a survey on 20,810 American adults. 46% said they are “very concerned” or “somewhat concerned” about the possibility that AI will cause the extinction of the human race on Earth. There do not seem to be meaningful differences by region, gender, or political party. Black individuals appear to be somewhat more concerned than people who …

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Human Action, Alien Evolution, & Predictive Irrationality

Human action/behavior is equal parts fascinating, complex, and puzzling. But, perhaps even more complex and puzzling, is the concept of self-awareness and introspection — as the very premise itself hinges on a logical contradiction. The human brain, which powers the human earth-suit, is a complex system comprised of billions of interactions which shape our thoughts, feelings, dreams, memories, and ultimately …

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Deimos-One Team Set for Clemson Launchpad Visit

Big news today: Our team will be heading to the Clemson Launchpad next week to participate in the upcoming Clemson University “College of the Week” Career Fair. This will be a great opportunity for aspiring aerospace engineers and data scientists to come out and meet our team, explore internship and career opportunities, and learn about how they can contribute to …

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Voodoo Math, Alien Economics, and LTV

One of my main intellectual strategies is to explore important neglected topics where I can find an original angle to pursue. As a result, I tend to lose interest in topics as they get more attention. This is why I’ve avoided customer lifetime value. Sure, it is plausibly important, but there are millions of articles written about it online, and …

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Goals 2024

For years, I have been interested in the science of decision analysis. Afterall, it is decisions and outcomes that make the world go round. It is decisions and outcomes that decide the winners and the losers. And, as such, the people who think about these sorts of things are constantly theorizing and striving to reach optimal outcome(s) so they can …

The Rise & Fall of the Modern Nerd

In less than 70 years’ time, the nerds have risen from relative obscurity and irrelevancy and now sit on the high throne of the plebeian universe. Today, we examine the possibilities and outcomes of an era where nerd kings rule supreme. The word ‘nerd’ used to be somewhat of a derogatory term. Back in the day, nobody wanted to be …

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The Human Supercomputer, Bias, Suboptimalities and Outcomes

The human brain is a powerful computer that’s capable of incredible things, but it’s also full of bugs and extremely prone to error. These errors, also called “cognitive biases” are mental mistakes that can affect both our thinking and actions. What is Cognitive Bias? A cognitive bias is an error in cognition that arises in a person’s line of reasoning …

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Mental Models – The Comprehensive Guide

Mental Models: how to avoid “smoov.bra.in2023” reasoning errors and suboptimal outcomes.  The human brain is a fascinating machine. It’s a complex system comprised of billions of interactions which shape our thoughts, feelings, dreams, memories, and ultimately make us who we are. Powering the human earth-suit, the brain is (quite arguably) the most advanced piece of hardware/software ever made. But the …