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30 Oct 09
Originally posted by BlackampI can't decide if you're pulling my leg or if you are legitimately concerned about my misery.
better still - drop the coin in the acid and watch it dissolve. that will remind you of aspirin, which will relieve the headache you developed trying to make the decision.
30 Oct 09
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Originally posted by Seitse"Dice Man" by Luke Rhinehart
So, I am searching for a nice book about decision making in general (i.e. nothing
focused like just finance, math, "life situations", etc.) whether it is PMI, cost/benefit,
lateral thinking, grid analysis, etc. or, better yet, one that includes the major
techniques.
I would appreciate any recommendation you could make.
Thanks! 🙂
30 Oct 09
Originally posted by PalynkaThank you for pointing me there.
Namely proposed resolutions for the Allais and Ellsberg paradoxes, involving work on ambiguity, rank-dependence, choquet integrals, probabilistic sophistication...
But it's true that the most fascinating stuff came earlier.
What are you studying Ponderable?
I did study chemistry but I work as an chemical process engineer
30 Oct 09
The post that was quoted here has been removedSir Seitse's 'Sound Decision Making Proverbs' Class Homework - Day One
(A) Review assigned textbook chapter 1:8, 9... "Hear, my son, your father's instruction, and forsake not
your mother's teaching; indeed they are a graceful wreath to your head, and ornaments about your neck."
(B) Read chapter 1:10-19, regarding decision making with respect to violence and those who perpetrate it.
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30 Oct 09
The post that was quoted here has been removedInaccurate contemporary English usage translation, Tim. 'Chains' = ornamental ancient jewelry worn about the neck, signifying
praiseworthy and honourable. Besides, all scripture must be understood in context. Here the focus is benefit, not slavery.
30 Oct 09
Originally posted by SeitseIf you can't find the book you want, you're probably shopping at the Wong Fook Hing Book Store.
So, I am searching for a nice book about decision making in general (i.e. nothing
focused like just finance, math, "life situations", etc.) whether it is PMI, cost/benefit,
lateral thinking, grid analysis, etc. or, better yet, one that includes the major
techniques.
I would appreciate any recommendation you could make.
Thanks! 🙂
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