Nassim Taleb's attacks on our definition and use of intelligence quotient (IQ) assessments and measurements

Nassim Taleb has written an interesting draft paper attacking our current institutional definitions, measures, and applications of an "intelligence quotient," based on his earlier philosophical observations in his Incerto books.  His rants in medium are a little over-the-top and distract somewhat from the arguments he is making.  However many of the points are well-taken.  

ProzessBasis: Artikeln und Podcasts

Ich habe angefangen Artikel von dieser WWW-Seite zu lesen und mir einige der Podcasts anzuhören. Die englischen Artikel haben viele, schlimme eklatante Fehler, aber das Material, das sie behandeln, ist interessant. In diesem Artikel sind insbesondere einige gängige kognitions-psychologische Ideen einiger meiner Lieblingsautoren zusammengefasst.

Dauntless: Blood on the Stars 6 by Jay Allan

The story line continues and I am more willing to suspend disbelief. 3/5 stars.

Blood World by B. V. Larson

Larson's writing is improving; the characters are good; the mysteries and plot twists are fun, 3/5 stars.

Optimal parking strategy

https://arxiv.org/pdf/1904.06612v1.pdf

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6W7UrAKcvQw

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Understanding Cyber Conflict: 14 Analogies ed. by George Perkovich & Ariel Levite

Very interesting analysis, eye opening..  5/5 Stars.

Cauldron of Fire by Jay Allen

Interesting story twists and military tactics, 4/5 stars.

Accenture SOW wins coveted Hugo Award

A statement of work for eBay Marketing has won a science fiction award.

Ig Noble Prizes

https://arstechnica.com/science/2019/09/2019-ig-nobels-honor-cubed-wombat-poo-magnetic-roaches-and-more/

• temperature differences in left and right side of French postmen's private parts.
• Automatic diaper changer for humans
• more

Echos of Glory by Jay Allen

The adventures (and terrible celestial mechanics) continue! Fun story line, character arcs, politics, and mindless entertainment, 4/5 stars.