Anecdotes are not Evidence
Non-fiction books are notorious for relying on anecdotes instead of actual evidence to prove their points. Discerning readers must approach anecdotes with […]
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Could ChatGPT End Up *Raising* the Quality of Writing and Public Discourse?
Since the launch of ChatGPT, there’s been a lot of speculation on impact that it will have on writing. Many have expressed […]
The 48 Laws of Power vs The Prince
When it comes to books about power and strategy, two of the most famous are The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli and The […]
Book Summary: The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli
This book summary sets out the key takeaways from Niccolo Machiavelli’s renowned work, The Prince. It turns out Machiavelli got a bit […]
Sorting (from Algorithms to Live By)
This post is split out from my main summary of Algorithms to Live By by Brian Christian and Tom Griffiths. Check out that summary to […]
Optimal Stopping and the Secretary Problem (from Algorithms to Live By)
This post is split out from my main summary of Algorithms to Live By by Brian Christian and Tom Griffiths. Check out […]
Scheduling (from Algorithms to Live By)
This post is split out from my main summary of Algorithms to Live By by Brian Christian and Tom Griffiths. Check out that summary to […]
Game Theory (from Algorithms to Live By)
This post is split out from my main summary of Algorithms to Live By by Brian Christian and Tom Griffiths. Check out that summary to […]
Book Summary: Algorithms to Live By by Brian Christian and Tom Griffiths
In Algorithms to Live By, Brian Christian and Tom Griffiths bring computer science to life through relatable examples involving secretaries, wardrobes, sporting […]
Criticisms of “Talking to Strangers” by Malcolm Gladwell
This post levies specific criticisms at Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell. Although the book is an entertaining read, it’s riddled with […]