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Probability, Paradox, and the Reasonable Person Principle
“We’ve seen how to manage probability paradoxes. Just be explicit about what the problem says, and then methodical about defining the sample space, and finally be careful in counting the number of outcomes in the numerator and denominator. Easy as 1-2-3. But the bigger lesson is: treat those around you as reasonable people, and when they have different opinions, try to discover what problem they are solving.” By Peter Norvig.
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Visual Information Theory
I love the feeling of having a new way to think about the world. I especially love when there’s some vague idea that gets formalized into a concrete concept. Information theory is a prime example of this...
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