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tannerjanesky
Feb 5, 20245 min read
Bayes' Theorem
A tool for better thinking and decision-making Bayes' Theorem might seem like an abstract concept reserved for statisticians and...
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tannerjanesky
Nov 10, 202315 min read
Notes from "How To Do Great Work" - Essay by Paul Graham
These are some direct key snippets from Paul Graham's essay, "How To Do Great Work." I'd highly recommend his full version here. Many...
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tannerjanesky
Sep 5, 20232 min read
You Don't Have to Drink the Kool Aid: You Can Sip It
This is a post about acknowledging a good idea for what it is, regardless of its source. When we listen to acquaintances or "experts",...
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tannerjanesky
Aug 9, 20233 min read
Ask Dumb Questions
Ask dumb questions. Why? Often we want others to think we're smart. Whether we're in a company meeting, having a conversation with a...
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tannerjanesky
Aug 4, 20233 min read
Questions Over Dinner
Tired of small talk and chit-chat? Use this list of questions to inspire thoughtful conversations with dinner guests, friends, family,...
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tannerjanesky
Jul 5, 20234 min read
Success Principles, 1
The following are short principles for success from personal development thinkers and teachers. This is meant as a guide to refer back...
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tannerjanesky
Feb 22, 20233 min read
You Have Time
If I were to choose one habit that would have the most significant positive impact on a person's life, it would be continuous lifelong...
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tannerjanesky
Jun 12, 20221 min read
My Life Mission
My Massively Transformative Purpose (MTP) is to innovate solutions to use resources sustainably to allow both human culture and Earth's...
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tannerjanesky
Dec 27, 20211 min read
CuriosityStream: My Favorites
CuriosityStream is an educational content streaming platform. It is the only streaming service I use. Below are some of my favorite...
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tannerjanesky
Nov 20, 202130 min read
My Book Library
Below is a list of the books I've read after graduating high school. Learning should not end after your school years. Books offer...
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tannerjanesky
Feb 9, 20212 min read
Probability vs Statistics
In probability, we solve forwards. It starts with an exact and well-defined rule. We use this rule to predict what will happen in the...
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tannerjanesky
Jan 14, 20212 min read
Simpson's Paradox
If we want to derive meaning from statistics to gain an accurate world view, we must scan them for bias. People may try to deceive us...
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tannerjanesky
Jan 7, 20219 min read
Cognitive Biases and Logical Fallacies
Humans are imperfect. We make decisions many times each day regarding things like what to eat for lunch, how to deal with a coworker's...
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tannerjanesky
Dec 15, 20205 min read
The Best Investment You Can Make: Learning
What if you could earn compound interest on yourself? What if you could increase your value to yourself, other people, and the planet...
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tannerjanesky
Dec 13, 20202 min read
Notes from "Where Good Ideas Come From: The Natural History of Innovation"
These are my notes from the book "Where Good Ideas Come From: The Natural History of Innovation" by Steven Johnson. The trick to having...
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tannerjanesky
Nov 30, 20201 min read
Great Educational YouTube Videos
"Is Most Published Research Wrong?" - Veritasium "The Illusion of Truth" - Veritasium "The Bayesian Trap" - Veritasium "How We're Fooled...
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tannerjanesky
Nov 10, 20201 min read
My Favorite YouTube Channels
I learn a lot on YouTube. I like the platform because you can get good quality content packaged nicely into 10 minute videos you can...
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tannerjanesky
Nov 9, 20201 min read
Most Influential Books I've Ever Read
I read/listen to about 60-80 books per year, and these are the top books I've ever read/listened to on various subjects. They are all...
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