texthompson

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by texthompson 12y ago
> So the truth is, the world does not need or can afford that many people researching cancer, teach and inspire the next generation. I'm amazed that you think that. Why do you think that science is overcrowded, and more importantly,
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by texthompson 12y ago
Nobody is placing restrictions, but it's understandable if people are skeptical.
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by texthompson 12y ago
Why do you think that?
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by texthompson 12y ago
Where is this available? I checked places Austin TX, Rochester NY and Seattle WA.
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by texthompson 12y ago
I thought exactly the same thing. Statistics is about uncertainty, and it's very easy to be misled when you don't correct for trying lots of hypotheses.
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by texthompson 12y ago
That's not even medium data. Most people probably would be surprised to find out that their data could be stored and processed on an iPhone, and that using heavier duty tools isn't necessary or worthwhile.
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by texthompson 12y ago
The people capable of the automation have financial incentives to move to industries with broader appeal. There are a lot of people doing great scientific computing work in academia (e.g. Sean Eddy, Titus Brown), but they are notable except
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by texthompson 12y ago
That makes sense. I was thinking that this sounds more like a problem with corporate culture, rather than a problem with optimization. If you have a culture that doesn't value your workers, any effective optimization method will lead t
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by texthompson 12y ago
Couldn't Starbucks just add another optimization term that demands a minimum amount of time off?
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by texthompson 12y ago
Advertising can add value to a company's bottom line. It's not always well-executed, but it can be useful.
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by texthompson 12y ago
Some ideas: * Listen to them, have a conversation about optimal work life balance. * Think about your habits, ask if you're working too much, too little, or just the right amount. * Ask yourself every hour that you work if you think
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by texthompson 13y ago
>> Textbooks generally do have to be updated every so often, though annual revisions are pretty ridiculous, and much of the industry is a fat scam, especially where the professor teaches from his own text. > Whether a professor tea