📖✍🏾"We need science to help us meet reality on its own terms, and we need poetry to help us broaden and deepen the terms on which we meet ourselves and each other."
Poetry and science, as Popova writes in her introduction, "are instruments for knowing the world more intimately and loving it more deeply."
At the crossing point of the two we may find a way of clarifying our experience and of sanctifying it; a way of harmonizing the objective reality of a universe insentient to our hopes and fears with the subjective reality of what it feels like to be alive, to tremble with grief, to be glad. Both are occupied with helping us discover something we did not know before — something about who we are and what this is. Their shared benediction is a wakefulness to reality aglow with wonder.
Poetry and science, as Popova writes in her introduction, "are instruments for knowing the world more intimately and loving it more deeply."
At the crossing point of the two we may find a way of clarifying our experience and of sanctifying it; a way of harmonizing the objective reality of a universe insentient to our hopes and fears with the subjective reality of what it feels like to be alive, to tremble with grief, to be glad. Both are occupied with helping us discover something we did not know before — something about who we are and what this is. Their shared benediction is a wakefulness to reality aglow with wonder.
Here are the five articls ET/ACC community read this week.
ONE:
The Atlantic: ElevenLabs can clone basically anyone's voice in a few hours. On how nobody, not even its creators, seems ready for its chaotic potential.
“I typed some words into a text box, hit Enter, and there I was: all the nasal lilts, hesitations, pauses, and mid-Atlantic-by-way-of-Ohio vowels that make my voice mine.” Fascinating piece by @/cwarzel. Link
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TWO:
Wall Street Journal: How role-playing with an AI chatbot can help prepare for difficult conversations with family, friends, and colleagues, such as for terminating an employee — Role-playing with an AI conversationalist can prepare you to handle difficult subjects with family, friends and colleagues. Link
Here's an idea! Using ChatGPT to prep you for very hard conversations. I'm going to try this! A super intriguing piece
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THREE:
The Verge: Some teen users of Character.AI's chatbots say they find the AI companions helpful, entertaining, and supportive but worry they may be addicted to the chatbots — Teens are opening up to AI chatbots as a way to explore friendship. But sometimes, the AI's advice can go too far. Link
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FOUR:
New York Times: Some researchers are training AI models on headcam footage from infants and toddlers, to better understand language acquisition by both AI and children — Could a better understanding of how infants acquire language help us build smarter A.I. models? — We ask a lot of ourselves as babies. Link
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FIVE:
Associated Press: US Air Force plans a fleet of 1,000+ AI-controlled jets, the first of them operating by 2028; some AI versions already beat human pilots in air-to-air combat — With the midday sun blazing, an experimental orange and white F-16 fighter jet launched with a familiar roar that is a hallmark of U.S. airpower. Link
ONE:
The Atlantic: ElevenLabs can clone basically anyone's voice in a few hours. On how nobody, not even its creators, seems ready for its chaotic potential.
“I typed some words into a text box, hit Enter, and there I was: all the nasal lilts, hesitations, pauses, and mid-Atlantic-by-way-of-Ohio vowels that make my voice mine.” Fascinating piece by @/cwarzel. Link
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TWO:
Wall Street Journal: How role-playing with an AI chatbot can help prepare for difficult conversations with family, friends, and colleagues, such as for terminating an employee — Role-playing with an AI conversationalist can prepare you to handle difficult subjects with family, friends and colleagues. Link
Here's an idea! Using ChatGPT to prep you for very hard conversations. I'm going to try this! A super intriguing piece
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THREE:
The Verge: Some teen users of Character.AI's chatbots say they find the AI companions helpful, entertaining, and supportive but worry they may be addicted to the chatbots — Teens are opening up to AI chatbots as a way to explore friendship. But sometimes, the AI's advice can go too far. Link
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FOUR:
New York Times: Some researchers are training AI models on headcam footage from infants and toddlers, to better understand language acquisition by both AI and children — Could a better understanding of how infants acquire language help us build smarter A.I. models? — We ask a lot of ourselves as babies. Link
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FIVE:
Associated Press: US Air Force plans a fleet of 1,000+ AI-controlled jets, the first of them operating by 2028; some AI versions already beat human pilots in air-to-air combat — With the midday sun blazing, an experimental orange and white F-16 fighter jet launched with a familiar roar that is a hallmark of U.S. airpower. Link
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What is noise?
In the context of decision-making, "noise" refers to unwanted variability in judgments and decisions. It's the random, unpredictable differences in outcomes that occur when different people, or even the same person, make judgments or decisions in similar situations. Noise can lead to inconsistent, unfair, and suboptimal outcomes, which can have significant consequences in various domains, such as justice, healthcare, finance, and education.
In the context of decision-making, "noise" refers to unwanted variability in judgments and decisions. It's the random, unpredictable differences in outcomes that occur when different people, or even the same person, make judgments or decisions in similar situations. Noise can lead to inconsistent, unfair, and suboptimal outcomes, which can have significant consequences in various domains, such as justice, healthcare, finance, and education.
Why should organizations care about noise?
Organizations should care about noise because it can:
1. Undermine fairness and justice: Noise can lead to biased and discriminatory outcomes, damaging the reputation of organizations and eroding trust in institutions.
2. Reduce efficiency and effectiveness: Noise can result in inconsistent decisions, leading to wasted resources, duplicated efforts, and poor allocation of resources.
3.Increase costs and risks: Noise can lead to errors, accidents, and unintended consequences, resulting in financial losses and reputational damage.
4. Hinder innovation and progress: Noise can stifle innovation and progress by introducing randomness and unpredictability into decision-making processes.
Organizations should care about noise because it can:
1. Undermine fairness and justice: Noise can lead to biased and discriminatory outcomes, damaging the reputation of organizations and eroding trust in institutions.
2. Reduce efficiency and effectiveness: Noise can result in inconsistent decisions, leading to wasted resources, duplicated efforts, and poor allocation of resources.
3.Increase costs and risks: Noise can lead to errors, accidents, and unintended consequences, resulting in financial losses and reputational damage.
4. Hinder innovation and progress: Noise can stifle innovation and progress by introducing randomness and unpredictability into decision-making processes.
Identifying unwanted variability
To identify noise, organizations can use various methods, such as:
1. Decision audits: Analyze decision-making processes to identify inconsistencies and biases.
2. Judgment analysis: Study how individuals or teams make judgments and decisions to identify patterns of noise.
3. Data analysis: Examine data to identify variability in outcomes that cannot be explained by legitimate factors.
To identify noise, organizations can use various methods, such as:
1. Decision audits: Analyze decision-making processes to identify inconsistencies and biases.
2. Judgment analysis: Study how individuals or teams make judgments and decisions to identify patterns of noise.
3. Data analysis: Examine data to identify variability in outcomes that cannot be explained by legitimate factors.
[et/acc - Noise Audit Curriculum for Orgs ]
Module 1: Introduction to Noise
- Definition and concept of noise
- Types of noise (e.g., cognitive biases, variability in judgment, errors)
- Importance of noise reduction in decision-making
Module 2: Understanding Decision-Making
- Overview of decision-making processes
- Cognitive biases and heuristics
- Factors influencing decision-making (e.g., emotions, context, framing effects)
Module 3: Identifying Noise
- Decision audits: methods and tools
- Judgment analysis: techniques and applications
- Data analysis for noise detection
Module 4: Reducing Noise
- Strategies for noise reduction (e.g., decision protocols, checklists, blind judging)
- Implementing noise-reducing measures in organizations
- Case studies of successful noise reduction initiatives
Module 5: Implementing a Noise Audit
- Planning and conducting a noise audit
- Data collection and analysis
- Reporting and presenting findings
Module 6: Sustaining a Noise-Reducing Culture
- Creating a culture of noise awareness and reduction
- Training and development programs for noise reduction
- Continuous monitoring and evaluation of noise levels
Module 1: Introduction to Noise
- Definition and concept of noise
- Types of noise (e.g., cognitive biases, variability in judgment, errors)
- Importance of noise reduction in decision-making
Module 2: Understanding Decision-Making
- Overview of decision-making processes
- Cognitive biases and heuristics
- Factors influencing decision-making (e.g., emotions, context, framing effects)
Module 3: Identifying Noise
- Decision audits: methods and tools
- Judgment analysis: techniques and applications
- Data analysis for noise detection
Module 4: Reducing Noise
- Strategies for noise reduction (e.g., decision protocols, checklists, blind judging)
- Implementing noise-reducing measures in organizations
- Case studies of successful noise reduction initiatives
Module 5: Implementing a Noise Audit
- Planning and conducting a noise audit
- Data collection and analysis
- Reporting and presenting findings
Module 6: Sustaining a Noise-Reducing Culture
- Creating a culture of noise awareness and reduction
- Training and development programs for noise reduction
- Continuous monitoring and evaluation of noise levels
[Service offerings]
1. Noise Audit: We conduct a comprehensive noise audit to identify unwanted variability in decision-making processes.
2. Noise Reduction Strategy: We Develop a customized strategy to reduce noise in decision-making processes.
3. Training and Development: We Provide training and development programs to equip employees with the skills to reduce noise.
4. Ongoing Support: We Offer ongoing support and monitoring to ensure sustained noise reduction.
1. Noise Audit: We conduct a comprehensive noise audit to identify unwanted variability in decision-making processes.
2. Noise Reduction Strategy: We Develop a customized strategy to reduce noise in decision-making processes.
3. Training and Development: We Provide training and development programs to equip employees with the skills to reduce noise.
4. Ongoing Support: We Offer ongoing support and monitoring to ensure sustained noise reduction.
{Our Pricing model}
- Project-based pricing: Charge a fixed fee for each noise audit or noise reduction strategy project.
- Retainer-based pricing: Offer a retainer fee for ongoing support and monitoring services.
- Training package pricing: Charge a fee for each training package or module.
{Our Target market}
- Governmental organizations: Focus on government agencies, regulatory bodies, and public institutions.
- Non-governmental organizations: Target NGOs, foundations, and non-profit organizations.
- Large corporations: Approach large corporations in various industries, such as finance, healthcare, and education.
- Project-based pricing: Charge a fixed fee for each noise audit or noise reduction strategy project.
- Retainer-based pricing: Offer a retainer fee for ongoing support and monitoring services.
- Training package pricing: Charge a fee for each training package or module.
{Our Target market}
- Governmental organizations: Focus on government agencies, regulatory bodies, and public institutions.
- Non-governmental organizations: Target NGOs, foundations, and non-profit organizations.
- Large corporations: Approach large corporations in various industries, such as finance, healthcare, and education.
Level noise: is when judges show different levels of severity.
Pattern noise: is when they disagree with one another on which defendants deserve more severe or more lenient treatment. Part of pattern noise is
Occasion noise: when judges disagree with themselves.
“The goal of judgment is accuracy, not individual expression”…..”But when it comes to making a judgment…expressions of individuality are a source of noise.”
Pattern noise: is when they disagree with one another on which defendants deserve more severe or more lenient treatment. Part of pattern noise is
Occasion noise: when judges disagree with themselves.
“The goal of judgment is accuracy, not individual expression”…..”But when it comes to making a judgment…expressions of individuality are a source of noise.”
The writers created six principles to define decision hygiene and how to address the psychological mechanisms that cause noise:
- The goal of judgement is accuracy, not individual expression.
- Think statistically, and take the outside view of the case.
- Structure judgements into several independent tasks.
- Resist premature intuitions.
- Obtain independent judgments from multiple judges, then consider aggregating those judgements.
- Favor relative judgments and relative scales.…
- The goal of judgement is accuracy, not individual expression.
- Think statistically, and take the outside view of the case.
- Structure judgements into several independent tasks.
- Resist premature intuitions.
- Obtain independent judgments from multiple judges, then consider aggregating those judgements.
- Favor relative judgments and relative scales.…