2011

Robin Hanson's "Super-Watch Dilemma" compares transporter technology to hypothetical "super-watches" that create copies, arguing that ethical concerns about destroying originals are often overlooked for economic benefits.

via Overcoming Bias

FlowingData shared their most popular posts from April 2011, including topics like gas prices and sorting algorithms. via FlowingData.

A leading ALS neurologist in the final stages of the disease is racing to finish his last research paper, using an eye-tracking device to type.

Bill Simmons' new website is called Grantland and will feature writing from Chuck Klosterman, Dave Eggers, Malcolm Gladwell, Katie Baker, Molly Lambert, and others.

Jason Kottke shares a Bloomberg article that highlights how hedge funds managed by women have outperformed those managed by men for the past nine years. via kottke.org

The sale of Pyrex to World Kitchen in 1998 unintentionally impacted the crack cocaine industry due to a change in the material used to make the measuring cups. via Freakonomics.

Zappos used Amazon Mechanical Turk to proofread product reviews in hopes of improving review quality to increase sales.

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Freakonomics.com features an interview with economist Gary Becker by Stephen J. Dubner, where Becker answers questions on topics ranging from immigration policy to the show *Jersey Shore*. via Freakonomics

This econtalk features a conversation surrounding game theory.

Al Jazeera's homepage offers live updates on the Israel-Palestine conflict, including Hezbollah's involvement and international responses, alongside coverage of the US election, Hurricane Milton, and the war in Ukraine.

Essential reading for psychology curated by The Psychologist magazine, featuring recommendations from leading psychologists. via Mind Hacks

Dennis Monokroussos kicks off a new ChessVideos series on the Ruy Lopez opening, covering lines including 3...d6, 3...g6, 3...Nge7, 3...Nd4 and 3...Bc5. via The Chess Mind