Near Transfer vs Far Transfer
In cognitive training, near transfer occurs when skills learned in one context are applied to similar contexts, while far transfer involves applying those skills to contexts that are quite different.
In cognitive training, near transfer occurs when skills learned in one context are applied to similar contexts, while far transfer involves applying those skills to contexts that are quite different.
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[cc] the problem with singapore's leaders & why scrapping the gifted program was a mistake https://youtu.be/GiM1X-M2gSc
i don't typically listen to sg podcasts, but this one was a good listen
the guest really carried the pod with her insights
give it a listen if you have the time
the above nuggets were some takeaways from it
the guest really carried the pod with her insights
give it a listen if you have the time
the above nuggets were some takeaways from it
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https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/relationships/looksmaxxing-looksminning-marriage-ceb931e3?mod=e2li
(without paywall)
https://archive.is/20260408212037/https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/relationships/looksmaxxing-looksminning-marriage-ceb931e3
https://archive.is/20260408212037/https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/relationships/looksmaxxing-looksminning-marriage-ceb931e3
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Dear Boys, Looksmaxxing Is a Fool’s Errand - WSJ
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random thought that crossed my mind today:
which statement makes more sense?
the right thing to do is always the best thing to do
v
the best thing to do is always the right thing to do
which statement makes more sense?
the right thing to do is always the best thing to do
v
the best thing to do is always the right thing to do
humblespace
random thought that crossed my mind today: which statement makes more sense? the right thing to do is always the best thing to do v the best thing to do is always the right thing to do
quick search and found this:
https://www.quora.com/Is-the-right-thing-always-the-best-thing-to-do-And-does-doing-the-right-thing-always-make-you-a-good-person
https://www.quora.com/Is-the-right-thing-always-the-best-thing-to-do-And-does-doing-the-right-thing-always-make-you-a-good-person
Quora
Is the right thing always the best thing to do? And does doing the right thing always make you a good person?
Answer (1 of 12): No. No, no, no , and no. There is a million instances where the wrong thing for the right reason or visa versa, and in every of them I have ever encountered your always the bad guy to someone and good guy to someone.
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quick search and found this: https://www.quora.com/Is-the-right-thing-always-the-best-thing-to-do-And-does-doing-the-right-thing-always-make-you-a-good-person
there are good responses in the replies, this is one of them:
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The US social mood is turning dramatically negative on AI
https://x.com/zerohedge/status/2043520934930239860?s=20
https://x.com/zerohedge/status/2043520934930239860?s=20
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The US social mood is turning dramatically negative on AI
gut feeling that way more social unrest is incoming
Luigi Mangione type of vigilants
economy turmoil + frontier tech causing anxiety among citizens + political polarisation
oddly so textbook in the Changing World Order that it feels unreal
Ray Dalio was right?
Luigi Mangione type of vigilants
economy turmoil + frontier tech causing anxiety among citizens + political polarisation
oddly so textbook in the Changing World Order that it feels unreal
Ray Dalio was right?
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humblespace
gut feeling that way more social unrest is incoming Luigi Mangione type of vigilants economy turmoil + frontier tech causing anxiety among citizens + political polarisation oddly so textbook in the Changing World Order that it feels unreal Ray Dalio…
I remember watching and reading about Ray Dalio's Changing World Order all the way back in 2022, so its pretty crazy to see it play out over the years almost to the tee
just like how financial markets are - there are no coincidences
just like how financial markets are - there are no coincidences
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Ted Kaczynski's manifesto
Disclaimer: purely for intellectual interest
I DO NOT support or believe in his ideologies
https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/national/longterm/unabomber/manifesto.text.htm
Ted Kaczynski's manifesto
Disclaimer: purely for intellectual interest
I DO NOT support or believe in his ideologies
https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/national/longterm/unabomber/manifesto.text.htm
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You need to be bored. Here's why. Being bored can lead you to ask big questions (eg. what is the meaning of life?), which are beneficial and important in attaining happiness. The current explosion in mental health issues such as depression is largely due…
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You need to be bored. Here's why.
Being bored can lead you to ask big questions (eg. what is the meaning of life?), which are beneficial and important in attaining happiness. The current explosion in mental health issues such as depression is largely due…
Being bored can lead you to ask big questions (eg. what is the meaning of life?), which are beneficial and important in attaining happiness. The current explosion in mental health issues such as depression is largely due…