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Read more about the article Slice through complexity and sharpen up with Occam’s razor

Slice through complexity and sharpen up with Occam’s razor

  • Post author:Santiago
  • Post published:September 20, 2023

If you ask the general public about science, you might hear that science is concerned with complex outcomes, preferring these over simplicity. But, although science is often complex, the outcomes,…

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Read more about the article The best time is now: Weekly newsletter on critical thinking and more

The best time is now: Weekly newsletter on critical thinking and more

  • Post author:Santiago
  • Post published:September 14, 2023

After some years running the Embassy, I’ll start sharing weekly newsletters with our subscribers. I’ve been postponing it for too long, but, as the Chinese proverb goes, ”The best time…

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Read more about the article Hidden biases in AI models revealed: But are you surprised?

Hidden biases in AI models revealed: But are you surprised?

  • Post author:Santiago
  • Post published:September 7, 2023

If you suspect that responses from generative AI models are biased, this post won't surprise you. Turns out that responses from AI platforms support or oppose specific opinions, depending on…

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Read more about the article Reveal your Dunning-Kruger effect for growth: Are you overconfident?

Reveal your Dunning-Kruger effect for growth: Are you overconfident?

  • Post author:Santiago
  • Post published:August 23, 2023

Have you ever met someone who confidently discussed a topic, only to reveal their limited understanding later? This phenomenon, known as the Dunning-Kruger effect, is more common than you think.…

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Read more about the article Unmasking hidden agendas: A crucial skill for critical thinkers

Unmasking hidden agendas: A crucial skill for critical thinkers

  • Post author:Santiago
  • Post published:August 8, 2023

Critical thinking doesn't require expertise in a particular field. Still, it does hinge on at least one essential requirement when researching topics: questioning conflicts of interest. Before labeling yourself a…

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Read more about the article Strategies from a recovering perfectionist: How to overcome procrastination

Strategies from a recovering perfectionist: How to overcome procrastination

  • Post author:Santiago
  • Post published:July 3, 2023

What good is a perfect outcome if no one gets to experience the product? I'm allergic to simplified labels, but I guess you could say I'm a recovering perfectionist. You…

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Read more about the article How to convince people: Evidence is not enough

How to convince people: Evidence is not enough

  • Post author:Santiago
  • Post published:April 12, 2023

Evidence alone is often insufficient to convince people. You might sit on the most trustworthy data, but guess what? Whoever you’re trying to convince will most likely keep believing the…

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Read more about the article From Galileo to COVID-19: The perils of banning scientific dissent

From Galileo to COVID-19: The perils of banning scientific dissent

  • Post author:Santiago
  • Post published:March 2, 2023

Isn't it strange that few highlight how several platforms for long silenced and ridiculed discourse questioning the zoonotic origins (natural transmission between species) of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19)?…

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Read more about the article The AI Apocalypse: Are we losing our ability to think critically?

The AI Apocalypse: Are we losing our ability to think critically?

  • Post author:Santiago
  • Post published:February 21, 2023

Have you been fiddling with generative artificial intelligence (AI) lately? ChatGPT has popularized generative AI, and people are typing their fingerprints clean, chatting with their new know-it-all partner. But, although…

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Read more about the article Building a better mindset: A philosophical approach to life goals

Building a better mindset: A philosophical approach to life goals

  • Post author:Santiago
  • Post published:February 3, 2023

The problem with New Year’s resolution – and life goals, in general – is that we often require immediate results. Like Queen, we “want it now.” It’s a prevalent mentality…

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