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Once we started understanding writing as a mathematical object, our vocabulary for talking about ideas expanded in depth and precision. We could imagine new ideas and metaphors as mathematical constructs, and then conjure them into words, creating entirely new kinds of knowledge tools we could never have created with natural materials. Not only that, backed by our mathematical model of ideas, we could systematically explore the space of what’s possible to imagine.
Synthesizer for Thought
thesephist.com
The user interfaces on top of the data should help humans cope by rounding values to megabytes and CPU-years, or otherwise indicating orders of magnitude. When working with large raw numbers I configure my terminal to display millions & billions & trillions in different colors.
The Mature Optimization Handbook
Carlos Bueno
Even in a normal year, early money is many times more effective than November 1 panic giving. It gives the candidate strategic options—they can use it to hire staff, cut an ad, set up a new mailing, schedule events, or to persuade skittish potential donors who may be on the fence that they are worth further investment.
Effective Political Giving
Idle Words
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