Thaaaat's Numberwang

Number as the most primitive element of order in the human mind. An archetype of order which has become conscious.

I want to read longform journalism about the role of spreadsheets in the downfall of Intel and Boeing. (via https://www.pcmag.com/archive/the-30th-anniversary-of-the-no-good-spreadsheet-app-235938)

“[People] who are otherwise very good at math may totally flunk a problem that they would otherwise probably be able to solve, simply because giving the right answer goes against their political beliefs.” — The Most Depressing Discovery About the Brain, Ever

Dell has spent more on stock buybacks than it has made in profit over its entire existence.

Further, this bias was only found among people with degrees from areas outside mathematics, science and technology. Presumably lack of mathematical skills renders difficult own critical evaluation of meaningless mathematics.

WSJ chart on growth leaves off entire Bush presidency. http://t.co/AKbO2ThI http://t.co/iIufMunw

If you are cheating a lot, you need the capacity to open a new page...should we create opportunities for bankers, for example, to ask for forgiveness from time to time?