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Statistical Numeracy
I’ve heard many people make the argument that our lifespans have increased and people thousands of years ago died in their twenties.
Dec 19
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Chris Wong
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First Principles
When I hear the term “First Principles,” I think of building something from scratch.
Dec 19
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Chris Wong
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Eating Shit
“I don’t like work—no man does—but I like what is in the work—the chance to find yourself.
Dec 17
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Chris Wong
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How to Find a Teacher
“When the student is ready, the teacher will appear.”
Nov 27
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Chris Wong
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Forgiveness
For most of my life, I didn’t understand forgiveness.
Nov 26
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Chris Wong
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Do I Need This?
After more than four decades, the answer is usually no.
Nov 25
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Chris Wong
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Do I Need This?
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Improving Baby Formula is Almost Impossible
Compare baby formula to junk food or soda and you get screamed at.
Nov 23
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Chris Wong
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Liminal Space vs Practical Delusions
In the discussion for Opposing Forces Create Liminal Space, I said liminal spaces are “when you know that what you thought was true isn't, but you don't…
Nov 22
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Chris Wong
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Liminal Space vs Practical Delusions
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Opposing Forces Create Liminal Space
Liminal space is where the magic happens.
Nov 21
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Chris Wong
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Agency is Magic
Alex Komoroske has an interesting lens on power in The Sarumans and the Radagasts. He calls power, magic, in this metaphor. Sarumans wield magic by…
Nov 20
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Chris Wong
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Imposter Syndrome and Permissioning
Imposter syndrome is when you feel like you aren’t qualified to do something.
Nov 19
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Chris Wong
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🤯Unknown Unknowns #134 - Acquired Taste
I know we’re all tired of hearing about AI, but I was thinking about AI and taste.
Nov 18
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Chris Wong
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