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Daniel Hamermesh's new book explores the economics of beauty, examining its impact on careers, relationships, and finances. via @freakonomics

Freakonomics Radio visited D.G. Yuengling & Son, America's oldest brewery, to talk with fifth-generation CEO Dick Yuengling for their "The Church of Scionology" episode. via Freakonomics

This research examines how expert chess players learn about their opponents' risk tolerance during repeated matches and adapt their strategies based on prior encounters. via The source of this content is IZA Discussion Paper

In 2011, Apple had more cash on hand than the U.S. government had operating before hitting the debt ceiling. via Financial Post

Ray Dalio's management philosophy, based on "radical transparency" and constant feedback, has created a unique workplace culture at Bridgewater Associates, the world's largest hedge fund.

via New York Magazine

A blogger attempted to recreate baseball pitcher Dock Ellis's famous LSD-fueled no-hitter by playing MLB 2K11 on Xbox while under the influence of the same substance. The writer documented his experience trying to match Ellis's 1970 feat in the virtual world.

via kottke.org

Endogenous prospect theory offers a new approach to decision-making, identifying the reference point in choices by observing behavior rather than assuming preferences.

This working paper proposes a decision-making model incorporating both model uncertainty and state uncertainty, building upon Savage's subjective expected utility framework. via The source of this content is IGIER - Università Bocconi.

WIRED offers the latest news and insights on technology, science, culture, and business. via WIRED

Popular posts from May 2011 on FlowingData range in topic from data visualization to marriage and divorce trends. via FlowingData

Anonymous claims to have stolen 10,000 emails from the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including visa and passport information, and plans to launch a DDoS attack on an unspecified Iranian government target. via The Next Web (TNW).

A Michigan school superintendent wrote a letter suggesting his school be classified as a prison to highlight funding disparities.

via TYWKIWDBI ("Tai-Wiki-Widbee")