Cognitive Biases: Law of the Instrument

The Law of Instrument Cognitive Bias: The Law of Instrument bias is a phenomenon where individuals tend to rely on familiar tools or methods, even when they are no longer effective or efficient. This bias can lead to suboptimal solutions and missed opportunities for innovation. What is the Law of Instrument? The term “Law of […]

Cognitive Bias: Functional Fixedness

The Functional Fixedness Bias: The Functional Fixedness bias is a cognitive phenomenon where individuals tend to perceive objects or concepts as having only one specific function or use. This bias can lead to limitations in creative problem-solving, innovation, and adaptability. What is the Functional Fixedness bias? The term “Functional Fixedness” was first coined by psychologist […]

Cognitive Bias: Conservatism Bias

The Conservatism Bias is a cognitive phenomenon where individuals tend to be overly cautious and hesitant when faced with new information or changing circumstances. This bias arises from our brain’s tendency to preferstability and predictability over uncertainty and risk. What is the Conservatism Bias? The Conservatism Bias, also known as the “conservative bias” or “status […]

Cognitive Biases: Common Source Bias

The Common Source Cognitive Bias is a fascinating phenomenon that affects our perception, judgment, and decision-making processes. Also known as the “Illusion of Control” or “Illusory Correlation,” this bias refers to the tendency for people to perceive a connection or pattern between two events, even when there is no real relationship between them. What is […]

Wildfires in Los Angeles – LLama3.3 70B – 1/13/2025

Wildfires in Los Angeles Area Death Toll Fire Containment Community Efforts Fire Statistics

Wildfires in Los Angeles – LLama3.3 70B – Washington Post and Fox News

Containment Efforts Destruction Response and Criticism Personal Stories Fire Statistics

Folding Apps Release

My plan would be to release a few folding apps I have created in the past few years. The list includes:Wikipedia Deductive FoldingWikipedia Inductive FoldingWikisimple Deductive FoldingWikisimple Inductive FoldingBooks from Gutenberg Folding

My Favorite Poem

Ladies and gentleman skinny and scoutI’ll tell you a tale I know nothing aboutThe admission is free so pay at the doorNow pull out a chair and sit on the floor On one bright day in the middle of the nightTwo dead boys got up to fightBack to back they faced each otherDrew their swords […]