Posted as an example of a refreshing, rational, surprisingly lucid way to look at making a particular decision using messy data. Norvig's analysis, whether you

Posted as an example of a refreshing, rational, surprisingly lucid way to look at making a particular decision using messy data. Norvig's analysis, whether you agree with it or not, is a good example of using a particular tool occasionally prized by some scientists and engineers -- reason. Some folks do seem to get a bit upset when reason interferes with their own irrational, sacred cows. Understandable.