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The Ghostwriter Problem: Is There Really No End To It?

Published on January 16, 2023 by Hemanth

The Ghostwriter Problem: Is There Really No End To It? - An illustration showing a stick figure on the left and a bestselling book presented in the middle. The book appears to be a "Memoirs of the stick figure." The stick figure says, "I am the author of this book." However, there is a cute-looking ghost on the right-hand side. The cute ghost says, "But I wrote it!"
The Ghostwriter Problem is a writing industry epidemic that makes me feel sick. If you are an avid reader, you need to know about this issue too!
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The Unexpected Hanging Paradox: How To Resolve It?

Published on January 9, 2023 by Hemanth

The Unexpected Hanging Paradox: How To Resolve It? - An illustration showing a cute little coconut with eyes and mouth on the left. On the right, you can see a female prisoner who is unhappy. In between them is a hanging rope. The prisoner sadly asks, "All this for a coconut?"
The Unexpected Hanging Paradox challenges the fundamental philosophy of logic. It arises from a simple story-based puzzle. Check out the essay to learn more!
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Why Does Science Love Simplicity?

Published on January 7, 2023 by Hemanth

Why Does Science Love Simplicity? - An illustration with a triangle on the left, a circle at the centre, and a square on the right. The following question is written around these figures: Which of these is the simplest geometry?
From Newton to Einstein, it turns out that simplicity in science is not so simple. Yet, why does science love simplicity? Read to find out more.
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How To Choose The Fastest Supermarket Line?

Published on December 19, 2022 by Hemanth

How To Choose The Fastest Supermarket Line? - An illustration showing stick figures standing in queues in front of three counters: A, B, and C. There are four stick figures in front of counter A, 5 in front of counter B, and 8 in front of C. All three counters are operated by stick figures. The second-last stick figure in line 'C' is marked 'You'. There is a box beside this illustration with the following question: "Which is the fastest line?"
A scientific field called queueing theory studies how one could choose the fastest supermarket line. The solution is more counter-intuitive than you think!
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A Career Based On Passion Is Risky. Here Is Why.

Published on December 16, 2022 by Hemanth

A Career Based On Passion Is Risky. Here Is Why. - An illustration showing a stick figure who seems to be panicking. The stick figure seems to be stuck in front of a dilemma between two paths. The path on the left is labelled "Career", and the one on the right is labelled "Passion".
This essay exposes the hidden reasons for why a career based on passion is risky. The bitter truth is hard to swallow. Read the essay to learn more!
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The Grue Paradox: Induction Does Not Really Exist.

Published on December 14, 2022 by Hemanth

The Grue Paradox: Induction Does Not Really Exist. - An illustration showing a green gemstone on the left and a blue gemstone on the right. Around this illustration, the following question is posed: "Are emeralds green or blue?"
The grue paradox exposes a central problem in the philosophy of science. It leads to the conclusion that induction does not really exist! Read to learn more!
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Unpopular Candidates Win Elections. How? Here Is The Math.

Published on December 6, 2022 by Hemanth

Unpopular Candidates Win Elections. - A whiteboard style graphic illustration showing three stick figures: A, B, and C. A shows a smug reaction with folded hands; A is also an unpopular candidate. B shows a happy reaction with raised hands; B is a popular candidate. C shows a panicking reaction and is an irrelevant candidate. Below these stick figures, the following question is posed: "Who will win??"
Unpopular candidates win elections now and then; no big news. But did you know that applied math can explain why this happens? Check out the essay for more!
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Asymmetric Dominance Effect: How To Make Sense of Human Irrationality

Published on November 30, 2022 by Hemanth

Asymmetric Dominance Effect: How To Make Sense of Human Irrationality - An illustration showing three wine bottles labelled 'A', 'B', and 'C' from left to right. Wine bottle 'A' has a price tag of $5, while wine bottle 'B' has a price tag of $10. Wine bottle 'C' has a price tag of $90. Wine bottle 'C' is also explicitly marked as "Decoy"
The asymmetric dominance effect AKA decoy effect is used by marketing folks to control consumer behaviour. Read this essay to learn how to avoid this trap!
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Entrepreneurs Are The New Economists. Here’s Why.

Published on November 15, 2022 by Hemanth

Entrepreneurs Are The New Economists - An illustration demonstrating the famous spider man meme, where three identical figures of spider man point at each other in amazement. In this version, it appears that the left spider man (labelled Entrepreneur) and the right spider man (labelled traditional economist) are alike, where as the spider man at the center (labelled academic fake-onomist) is actually goofy clown wearing the spider man suit.
Short answer: Entrepreneurs are the new economists because academics doesn't reflect reality any more. Interested in the long answer? Check out the essay!
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How To Build Systems Where The Rich Don’t Get Richer

Published on November 11, 2022 by Hemanth

How To Build Systems Where The Rich Don't Get Richer - A cartoon illustration showing a poor man on the left sadly handing a big dollar coin to a rich man who coldly collects the money with folded arms and closed eyes. Beside the rich man, on the right, you see big piles of cash with dollar signs marked on them.
Given society's current economic situation, we need to build systems where the rich don't get richer. Check out this essay to learn how we could do this!
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